Historical Marker

Dreka Building

Historical marker location:
DeLand, Florida
( Marker is on South Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92) south of New York Avenue (State Road 44).)

1882.

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.