Centennial Banners
Explorers on the Tamiami Trail
On April 4, 1923, 24 businessmen set out to drive across the Everglades from Fort Myers to Miami.
Tamiami Trail Arch
The Tamiami Trail Arch, built during the construction of the Tamiami Trail, signified the dividing line between Collier County and Dade County.
Everglades City School
The first schoolteacher gave lessons at the Storter residence (now the Rod & Gun Club) in 1893.
Deaconess Harriet Bedell
Deaconess Harriet Bedell was an Episcopal missionary who worked with Native Americans in Oklahoma and Alaska before coming to Everglades City in 1932.
Welcome to Everglades City Sign
Our City’s Welcome Sign was erected in 2002 with a dedication to Harvey Brookbank who served on the Everglades City Council from 1984 until he passed away in 2001.
Smallwood Store & Museum
Ted Smallwood, purchasing property in Chokoloskee from the Santini family [...]