Clewiston in Hendry County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Herbert Hoover Dike
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 25, 2025
1. Herbert Hoover Dike Marker
Started 1932 Completed 1938
Herbert Hoover Dike
During the 1926 and 1928 hurricanes, 2500 lives were lost in the Lake Okeechobee area due to inadequate flood control. President Herbert Hoover personally supported and was directly responsible for early federal construction of Lake Okeechobee leeves for the protection of life and property.
By Act of Congress July 14, 1960 the Lake Okeechobee leeves were designated the Herbert Hoover Dike in commemoration of President Herbert Hoover's humanitarian efforts and interest in public safety, which permitted the safe development of the rich potential of the region.
Constructed by
Jacksonville District Corp of Engineers, U.S. Army
In Cooperation with
The State of Florida
Erected 1961 by U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 26° 45.632′ N, 80° 55.148′ W. Marker is in Clewiston, Florida, in Hendry County. It is on Hoover Dike Road 0.1 miles North Francisco Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located on the topmost
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Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s Everglades. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: "All Gave Some - Some Gave All" (approx. 11.6 miles away); "Lone Cypress" and Everglades Drainage (approx. 11.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial Flagpole (approx. 11.7 miles away).
Also see . . . Herbert Hoover Dike. (Submitted on June 26, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 25, 2025
2. Herbert Hoover Dike Marker
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 25, 2025
3. Herbert Hoover Dike Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
