The Harvey Farm

Historical marker location:

1225 Halsema Rd N, Jacksonville, Florida

( Marker can be reached from Halsema Road North, 0.4 miles north of Old Plank Road, on the right when traveling north.)

Jacksonville On The Edge Of The Civil War. Camp Milton Historic Preserve.

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.