Old Fort Braden School

Historical marker location:

15100 Blountstown Highway, Fort Braden, Florida

( Marker is on Blountstown Highway (State Road 20) 0.1 miles Five By Five Drive, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2004

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.