Inside the Ford Home

Historical marker location:

2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida

( Marker can be reached from McGregor Boulevard south of Larchmont Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)

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.