What Was The Everglades Originally Named?
What Was The Everglades Originally Named? The Native Americans who lived here named it Pa-hay-Okee which translates into “grassy waters.” Marjory Stoneman Douglas (journalist & writer) created another well known name for the Everglades, “the River of Grass.” This name came from her famous book titled: Everglades: River of Grass. What is a nickname for