Roads Through the Everglades

Discover the transformative journey of transportation in southern Florida with Roads Through the Everglades by Bruce D. Epperson. Published by McFarland & Co Inc in 2016, this captivating paperback encompasses 284 pages of rich historical insights.

In the early 20th century, the road network in this region had remained largely unchanged since before the Civil War. Epperson takes you back to 1915, when traveling from Miami to Ft. Myers required an extensive detour through Orlando, located 250 miles away. Experience how, in just 15 short years, three modern highways emerged through the breathtaking Everglades, reshaping the landscape of southern travel.

Epperson's exploration delves into the finance and technology that fueled the creation of these first modern highways in the American South, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of automotive history and transportation. Immerse yourself in this compelling narrative and understand how these roads forever altered the region's connectivity.