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Monroe Station (added 2000 Historic Register - Building - #00000427)
Junction of Tamiami Trail and Loop Road., Ochopee
Monroe Station served as a way point for people using US 41 to cross the Big Cypress Swamp, Miami to Naples or the other way. Built in 1925, it was used as a way station until 1949. Motor cycle patrols would be sent out to look for wayward motorists. Later on, it was the only place you could get gas or something to eat when crossing Florida at the lower end of the state. During the early 70's, it was the only place to get gas, a cup of coffee, a repair or use a telephone in that area of the Big Cypress Swamp. The property was used for many years, as a place to park and store Swamp Buggies, (now known as ORVs).
There were three structures like Monroe Station along US 41. One of these three structures was chosen for restoration, but it blew down in a hurricane years ago. Monroe Station has been designated on the National Register of Historic Places, year 2000.
The above was taken directly from this webpage...
www.bigcypressswamp.com/stories/Monroe1933.htm
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Catalog #: 00000427
Manufacturer: Douglas
Designation: A-4
Official Nickname: Skyhawk
Notes:
Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
Royal Devon China with factory applied image. Caption reads "The Spirit of '76 by Archibald Willard."
PA-ID# 2020.00000427