Historical Marker
Bethune-Volusia Beach
Historical marker location:
6656 South Atlantic Avenue, Bethune Beach, Florida
( Marker is on South Atlantic Avenue (County Road A1A) 0.1 miles south of Kingfish Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2017
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.