Circa 1883

Historical marker location:

112 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida

( Marker is on South Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92) south of New York Avenue (State Road 44).)

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.