Okeechobee

Okeechobee has served as a ranching and market town in inland Florida since the early 20th century. Set north of Lake Okeechobee, the community stands amid pasture, drainage canals and open prairie shaped by the lake’s vast watershed. Cattle remain central to local identity, reflected in the annual Okeechobee County Fair and in the working lands beyond town. History is close by at Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park, which commemorates the 1837 Battle of Lake Okeechobee during the Second Seminole War. Its compact centre supports the surrounding rural area and trips to the lake, a major destination for fishing and boating. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Okeechobee and the Lake Okeechobee region.

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