Historical Marker
Mann Manor
Historical marker location:
325 West Main Street, Bartow, Florida
( Marker is on West Main Street west of South Floral Avenue, on the left when traveling west.)
The Everglades, one of Florida's most iconic natural landmarks, was not always a protected area. In fact, it was once considered a worthless swamp and was drained and developed for agricultural purposes in the early 20th century.