HURRICANE OF 1928 MASS BURIAL SITE

Hurricane of 1928 Mass Burial Site is a Florida historical marker in Pahokee, Palm Beach County, dedicated 2001.

Palm Beach County · dedicated 2001 · Corner of 25th St. and N. Tamarind Ave., Pahokee

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Early residents of Glades had to survive many harsh elements. Their goal to create a thriving farming community was often tested by storms, insects, and the lack of many comforts. In 1928 the Glades area was devastated by a powerful hurricane that threatened to destroy the entire area. Several thousand residents were killed and hundreds of homes were destroyed. Despite the death and damage, those residents that survived continued to develop the area. The Glades eventually became a major agricultural community because of their desire and vision. This memorial honors those residents who lost their lives in the 1928 hurricane.

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Marker data: Florida Historical Marker Program, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State

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