Historical Marker
Jail on Wheels
Historical marker location:
167 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida
( Marker is on San Marco Avenue (Florida Highway A1A) (Business U.S. 1) north of Missouri Avenue, on the right when traveling north.)
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.