Historical Marker

Fort Basinger

Historical marker location:
Fort Basinger, Florida
( Marker is on U.S. 98, 0.1 miles north of County Road 721, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1961

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.
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