St. Johns County Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

1332 Veterans Pkwy, St Johns, Florida

( Memorial can be reached from Veterans Parkway, 0.1 miles south of Sarah Elizabeth Drive, on the right when traveling south.)

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.