Historical Marker
Old Miakka School
Historical marker location:
15800 Wilson Road, Miakka, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of Wilson Road and Myakka Road, on the left when traveling west on Wilson Road.)
Marker installed: 1987
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.