Historical Marker

Goldsboro

Historical marker location:
1211 West Thirteenth Street, Sanford, Florida
( Marker is on West Thirteenth Street east of South Olive Avenue, on the left when traveling west.)

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.