Reading the Cannon / Claves de cañones

Historical marker location:

1 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, Florida

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Castillo Drive (State Road A1A) (Business U.S. 1) and Cuna Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2018

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.

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.