Micco Camp - Brighton Reservation - Okeechobee, Florida USA
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A historical marker located at the location of the historic camp of Charlie Micco on the Brighton Reservation.
Waymark Code: WM1BTG5
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2025
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Marker Inscription:
This sign marks the
MICCO CAMP
This camp was the primary residence of Charlie Micco (Panther Clan) and his wife Emma Maudey (Bird Clan). Charlie Micco (1882-1970) was an important figure in the Seminole Tribe of Florida's history. Charlie was a respected cattleman, having gained experience working with cattle ranchers around the Lake Okeechobe area, and was one of the first three elected cattle trustees for the Brighton Reservation cattle program. He moved to this location with his wife Emma (1889-1960) after he became a "cattle boss" in the early 1940's, and remained at this camp with his family until the late 1960's. This area proved to be an ideal meeting ground for Brighton cattlemen, because of its close proximity to Red Barn and central location on the reservation. Charlie Micco was highly respected by the younger generations and played a crucial role in training the younger boys in learning the ropes of the cattle industry.
This site was listed on the Tribal Register of Historic Places in 2015 and is protected under the Tribal Cultural Resources Ordinance (C-02-14) and Federal law. This marker has been financed partially with Federal Funds from the Historic Preservation Fund, administered through the National Park Service, Department of Interior.
Marker Number: 0
Date: 2015
County: Glades
Marker Type: Other
Sponsored or placed by: Seminole Tribe - Tribal Register of Historic Places
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