Historical Marker
Rollins College
Historical marker location:
148 Albertus Way, Orange City, Florida
( Marker is on South Holly Avenue just south of Albertus Way, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1935
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.