In its early days, Moore Haven was often called "Little Chicago", reflecting its status as a significant boom town.

[5][6] Horwitz was described by the Moore Haven Times, in a July 27, 1917 issue, as being "business from head to foot" along with being seen regularly at 5:15 am riding horseback to work.

She resigned on June 22, 1918, taking over management of the Desoto Land Company after her second husband, John J. O'Brien, left to serve in World War I, and after her decision to live on the farm, outside the city limits.

[5][7] After stepping down as mayor, a "grateful citizenry" gave her a silver trophy, which was eventually passed to her son, Dr. Orville Horwitz, as of 1985.

The twenty passengers and fifteen freight cars arrived ninety minutes late.

"Late arrivals, unannounced schedule changes, and faulty equipment, as well as derailments, were to plague the railroad from the start."

The storm surge from the lake caused widespread death and destruction, sometimes literally relocating houses to the opposite side of the river.

[citation needed] Today, Moore Haven is a small, sleepy town that has little industry and infrastructure.

Moore Haven is home to the Annual Chalo Nitka Festival, which is held the first weekend in March.

[11] The Westergaard House, built in 1920, located on 270 Avenue L Southwest, is the headquarters of the Glades County Historical Society.