Fort Mose

Historical marker location:

15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, Florida

( Marker can be reached from Fort Mose Trail, 0.2 miles east of North Ponce De Leon Boulevard (U.S. 1) when traveling east.)

Fort Mose Historic State Park.

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.