Historical Marker
The Opera House
Historical marker location:
202 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida
( Marker is on North Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92) north of Rich Avenue, on the left when traveling north.)
1910.
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.