UTOPIA
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NAME: Utopia COUNTY: Okeechobee ROADS: 2WD GRID: 3 CLIMATE: Warm most of the year, otherwise cool BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime |
COMMENTS:
Located in the NE corner of Okeechobee County along the edge of the lake. Near the intersection of 441 and 15A. Some residents in general area. REMAINS: lookout tower, old barn, possible foundation remains out in the woods |
| Utopia was founded in 1897 by Clifford Clemets as a hunting retreat along the north-east shore of Lake Okeechobee. It became a fishing village with most early residents living in palmetto shacks. By 1921 it had a post office, plus a school and two-story general store, both run by Clements. The town faded away after the Hurricane of 1928. Submitted by: Jim Pike |
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