Historical Marker
Merci Box Car
Historical marker location:
1065 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill, Florida
( Marker is on MacArthur Circle east of Ridgewood Avenue (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1986
La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux. Dedicated December 7, 1986.
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.