Historical Marker
Lake Monroe Bridge
Historical marker location:
4150 Northwest U.S. Highway 17/92, Sanford, Florida
( Marker is on West Seminole Boulevard (U.S. 17/92) north of Interstate 4.)
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.