Lady Liberty

Historical marker location:

761 General Hutchinson Parkway, Longwood, Florida

( Marker can be reached from General Hutchinson Parkway, 0.3 miles east of North Ronald Reagan Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.)

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.