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Suggested donation $3. Photos allowed. Fascinating peek at early Everglade life. This was the Post Office, trading center and general store for Chokoloskee Island when it was only accessible by boat.

Chokoloskee Island - Outdoor Resort - Everglades

March 2nd 2011
Chokoloskee Island was man made by shell deposits by Calusa Indians over centuries of time. They created "high ground" for protection in the event of storms. The island was only accessible by boat until 1956 when the causeway was constructed. From the air it looks like a stingray with the causeway as the tail. Chokoloskee, isn't even in the AAA travel book! There is one restaurant, the Havana ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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