Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in December of 2008 and further listed on the Tribal Register of Historic Places in 2011 the Red Barn holds significant cultural and historical value to the Seminoles of Brighton Reservation.
Built in 1941 by the Civilian Conservation Corps - Indian Division this is one of the few remaining buildings that the CCC-ID built. It is one of three NRHP listings in Glades County and the only one on the Brighton Reservation.
There are two historical markers on the property and visitors can view the barn from a large open field area. Like any historical site 'take photos and leave only footprints'. Please be respectful of the cultural/historical aspects of this property and the sovereignty of the Seminole Tribe.
Nearby is an additional historical marker indicating the site of Micco Camp. For further information on this location visit the following links.
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Additional places of interest on the Brighton Reservation include:
The Seminole Casino at Brighton, 17735 Reservation Rd., Okeechobee, FL 34974, features over 300 gaming machines, 4 poker tables and high-stake bingo or dine at the Josiah Restaurant and Lounge. Open 24/7. For more information, phone (863) 467-9998 or visit (
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An alternative option for breakfast, lunch and dinner is Alices Restaurant, 17410 Reservation Rd NE, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Described as a family style restaurant serving comfort food where breakfast, burgers, wings and cheese sticks are all good, it’s open daily until 9 p.m. For more information, phone (863) 467-2226
The Seminole Arts and Crafts Center, located at 16250 Reservation Road, Okeechobee, FL 34974, features traditional Native American Seminole Jackets, Shirts, Jewelry, Arts & Crafts. For more information, phone (863) 467-6791
Rodeo fans can enjoy professional rodeo action and special events like the Brighton Field Days Festival and Rodeo, held annually the second week of February at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena, Brighton, 500 Harney Pond Road, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. For more information, phone (863) 467-6039 or visit www.rezrodeo.com
Veterans and their families may particularly enjoy visiting the Florida Seminole Veteran’s Building at Brighton, 800 East Harney Pond Road, Okeechobee, FL 34974. The Veteran’s Building, which opened in 2009, is a star-shaped building representing the five branches of the United States Armed Forces. There is a walking path which is a quarter-mile track with exercise equipment areas and gazebos around the path. For more information, phone (863) 357-7620 or visit www.semtribe.com/veterans
Visitors to Brighton have the option of staying at the The Brighton Seminole Campground and RV Park, 14685 Reservation Rd NE, Okeechobee, FL 34974, which offers 56 pull-in RV slots to accommodate every size and class of RV, or in one of four brand new lakefront log cabins. Visitors can enjoy the new and expanded pool area, get their provisions at the adjacent Trading Post, which features souvenirs and snacks or check out the Brighton Up Your Day Spa for a massage. For more information, phone (863) 467-0474 or visit (
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