Crayton Cove

Historical marker location:

Naples, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of 12th Avenue South and 8th Street South, in the median on 12th Avenue South.)

Marker installed: 1998

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.