Old Highway A1A

Historical marker location:

6400 N Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast, Florida

( Marker can be reached from North Oceanshore Boulevard, 0.3 miles west of State Road A1A.)

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.