Acton Community

Historical marker location:

200-500 Interlachen Parkway, Lakeland, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of East Memorial Boulevard (U.S. 92) and Interlachen Parkway, on the right when traveling east on East Memorial Boulevard.)

Marker installed: 1957

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.