Historical Figures

Historical marker location:

416 Sanford Ave, Sanford, Florida

( Marker is on Sanford Avenue just south of East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.)

Sanford est. 1877.

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.