World War II

Historical marker location:

Daytona Beach, Florida

( Memorial is on Silver Beach Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South Peninsula Drive, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2020

1941 - 1946. Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge.

Florida was one of the first states to embrace the automobile, with the first auto race in the state taking place in 1904. Today, Florida is still known for its car culture, with numerous car shows and events taking place throughout the year.