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Goodland
The tiny fishing village of Goodland is located at the southeast corner of Marco Island, just off State Road 92 .Turn in at the Welcome to Goodland sign and you'll be greeted by a colorfully painted mural depicting local wildlife. Follow the winding road into the s quaint and quiet community, the northern gateway to a pristine coastal wilderness.
"Discovered by early navigator and pirates." It's believed to be one of the oldest names places in North America. Old Spanish maps circa 1523 show the area labeled as "Good Land."
Founded in the late 1800's by Johnny Roberts, the 40-acre shell mound, legacy from the Calusa Indians, provided ideal growing grounds for fruits and vegetables. Those conditions and the excellent fishing prompted Roberts to name this isolated area Goodland Point.
Roberts later sold his squatter's rights to Samuel Alexander Pettit, around 1890.
In 1938 State Road 92 and the swing bridge were completed making secluded Goodland mare easily accessible. Harry Pettit, used shells from the Calusa mounds to construct the winding Goodland Road, which intersects SR 92.
This sleepy one-square mile village at the edge of the 10,000 islands was forever changed in 1949. New development plans were in works for nearby Caxambas, so 20 families and their simple early-Florida homes, the local store and the post office were relocated to Goodland. This migration swelled the population considerably, changing the face of the village, but not the Old Florida hospitality. About 200 people now call Goodland home.
People are drawn to Goodland for its tropical charming atmosphere. It is a laid-back community of playful children, family dogs, and friendly residents. Excellent restaurants, unique boutiques, well-stocked tackle shops and marinas. It is a one for a kind place where it's difficult to tell a fisherman from a millionaire.
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