Washington Oaks Gardens

Historical marker location:

6400 North Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast, Florida

( Marker can be reached from Old State Road A1A, ½ mile west of North Oceanshore Boulevard (State Road A1A), on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1965

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.