Historical Marker
Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast
Historical marker location:
1102 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of Riverside Drive and 11th Avenue West, on the right when traveling west on Riverside Drive.)
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.