Historical Marker

First United Methodist Church

Historical marker location:
115 East Howry Avenue, DeLand, Florida
( Marker is on East Howry Avenue east of South Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92), on the left when traveling east.)

1883.

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.
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