Everglades City in Collier County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Railway Depot

Photographed By Michael Baker

1. Old Railway Depot Marker

Inscription. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (ACL) ran between Immokalee (40 miles north) and Everglades from 1928 to 1956. It carried passengers as well as freight and was an important link for the tomato farms in the area.

The station, in typical Spanish-style stucco popular in Florida, was used in the 1957 film "Wind Across the Everglades: starring Burl Ives and Gypsy Rose Lee.

The tracks were torn out in 1959 and the building, which was extended to include a banquet room, became a popular restaurant.

Erected 2014 by Everglades Society for Historic Preservation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 25° 51.466′ N, 81° 22.966′ W. Marker is in Everglades City, Florida, in Collier County. Marker is at the intersection of Collier Avenue (County Route 29) and East Broadway Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Collier Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Collier Avenue, Everglades City FL 34139, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Collier County Courthouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barron G. Collier (about 600 feet away); Everglades Community Church

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(about 700 feet away); Hurricane Wilma (about 700 feet away); Old Laundry Building - Everglades Women's Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bank of Everglades Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Rod & Gun Club (approx. ¼ mile away); Broadway (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Everglades City.

Photographed By Michael Baker

2. Old Railway Depot Marker

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3. Old Railway Depot

Photographed By Michael Baker

4. Old Railway Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2022, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 106 times this year. Last updated on January 19, 2022, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.