Everglades City in Collier County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Barron G. Collier
Photographed By Dave W, December 27, 2022
1. Barron G. Collier Marker
Founder of Collier County
Admired for talents
Esteemed for vision
Beloved for kindness
Whom the nation owes the Tamiami Trail
Erected by Board Commissioners Collier County
To commemorate opening of the Tamiami Trail
April 25, 1928
Erected 1928 by Collier County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 25° 51.458′ N, 81° 23.075′ W. Marker is in Everglades City, Florida, in Collier County. Marker is on Broadway Avenue East, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Broadway Ave East, 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. Hurricane Wilma (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Collier County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Everglades Community Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Laundry Building - Everglades Women's Club (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Railway Depot (about 600 feet away); Bank of Everglades Building (about
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Photographed By Dave W, December 27, 2022
2. Barron G. Collier Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
