In 1974 the sanctuary that had been sought and created was secured. The Okefenokee Swamp was designated a National Natural Landmark in September 1974. A month later President Gerald Ford signed the law creating the Okefenokee National Wilderness Area. In 1981 the wilderness canoe trails in the Okefenokee were designated to be part of the National Wilderness Trail System.

In 1974 the sanctuary that had been sought and created was secured. The Okefenokee Swamp was designated a National Natural Landmark in September 1974. A month later President Gerald Ford signed the law creating the Okefenokee National Wilderness Area. In 1981 the wilderness canoe trails in the Okefenokee were designated to be part of the National Wilderness Trail System.

SaS

Floyds Island 1838, Hebard Cabin 1925, Okefenokee Swamp

1 January 1925

In 1974 the sanctuary that had been sought and created was secured. The Okefenokee Swamp was designated a National Natural Landmark in September 1974. A month later President Gerald Ford signed the law creating the Okefenokee National Wilderness Area. In 1981 the wilderness canoe trails in the Okefenokee were designated to be part of the National Wilderness Trail System.

smaller PDF