Lake Eola Park

Historical marker location:

101 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, Florida

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.)

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.