Historical Marker
64 Washington Street
Historical marker location:
64 Washington Street, St. Augustine, Florida
( Marker is on Washington Street.)
Marker installed: 2007
ACCORD Freedom Trail.
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.