Historical Marker

Upsala Swedish Community

Historical marker location:
541 Upsala Rd, Sanford, Florida
( Marker is on Upsala Road south of Vihlen Road, on the left when traveling north. Reported damaged.)

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.