Historical Marker
John James Tigert
Historical marker location:
300 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of SW 13th Street and SW 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling east on SW 13th Street.)
1882 - 1965. University of Florida.
During World War II, the United States established many military bases in Florida, including the famous MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa. These bases played a crucial role in the war effort and helped to establish Florida as a major military state.