Vamar

Historical marker location:

102 Canal Parkway, Mexico Beach, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Canal Parkway, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 98.)

(formerly Eleanor Bolling).

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.