Historical Marker
The Bridges
Historical marker location:
2 Royal Palm Boulevard, Vero Beach, Florida
( Marker can be reached from Royal Palm Boulevard, ½ mile east of Indian River Boulevard (State Road 60), on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2018
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.