Bartram in Volusia County

Historical marker location:

2636 Alhambra Avenue, DeLand, Florida

( Marker can be reached from Kalua Way just north of Alhambra Avenue, on the right when traveling north.)

Volusia County Bartram 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.