Historical Marker
Kirkpatrick Dam
Historical marker location:
Palatka, Florida
( Marker can be reached from Rodman Dam Road, 3.6 miles west of Florida Route 19, on the left when traveling west.)
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.
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.