William Bartram Trail

Historical marker location:

Volusia, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of State Road 40 and Alice Drive, on the right when traveling west on State Road 40.)

Traced 1773-1777. Deep South Region.

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.