Part 5/6:
Chronicles of Outlaws and Adventure
The town’s history is not without its drama. Once a trading post for the Seminole Indians, Everglade City later transformed into a company town during the construction of the Tamiami Trail. It became a hideout for outlaws, the most notorious being Edgar Watson— a suspected murderer who was killed in a vigilante act by townspeople in 1910. This violent piece of history continues to echo through local storytelling, shaping the character of the community.