Historical Marker

Edison Park School

Historical marker location:
2401 Euclid Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida
( Marker is on Euclid Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Cortez Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1983

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.