Historical Marker
First Public School Building
Historical marker location:
114 East Wright Street, Pensacola, Florida
( Marker is on East Wright Street just east of North Guillemard Street, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1955
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.