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

Old Collier County Courthouse

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 3, 2015

1. Old Collier County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This building was completed in 1928 to be the first seat of government for Collier County which was founded in 1923 by entrepreneur and landowner Barron Gift Collier. The Town of Everglades was also headquarters for the building of the Tamiami Trail through the swamp.

In 1953, the town was incorporated as Everglades City. In 1962, the county seat moved to Naples and the building became Everglades City Hall.

In 2005, it was damaged by Hurricane Wilma and has since been completely restored by Mayor Sammy Hamilton, Jr.

Erected 2003 by Everglades Society for Historic Preservation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 25° 51.472′ N, 81° 23.061′ W. Marker is in Everglades, Florida, in Collier County. Marker is at the intersection of Copeland Avenue North and Broadway Avenue East, on the right when traveling north on Copeland Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Copeland Ave North, Everglades City FL 34139, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barron G. Collier (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Wilma (within shouting distance of this marker); Everglades Community Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Railway Depot (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Laundry Building - Everglades Women's Club (about 600 feet away); Bank of Everglades Building (about 700 feet away); Rod & Gun Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Broadway (approx. 0.2 miles away).

Old Collier County Courthouse /Everglades City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 3, 2015

2. Old Collier County Courthouse /Everglades City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2015, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2015, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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