Historical Marker
Picolata
Historical marker location:
Picolata, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of County Road 13 and Picolata Road (County Road 208), on the left when traveling east on County Road 13.)
Marker installed: 1962
"Pass Of The Salamatoto River".
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.