Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Nassau County

Florida World War II Memorial

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2022

1. Nassau County Marker

Inscription.
Nassau County

Nassau County remembers the sacrifice of its men and women
in the United States Armed Forces during WW II,
and pays tribute to Nassau County citizens on the home front
for their dedication to world peace.

Local contributions include:
U.S. Navy Military Airfield
U.S. Coast Guard based at Fort Clinch
Local paper mill manufactures war products
Civilian Coast Watchers serve as airplane spotters
Citizens sacrifice in coastal blackouts

Erected 2005.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 30° 26.264′ N, 84° 17.075′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Capitol Hill. Memorial is on South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 S Bronough Street, Tallahassee FL 32399, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marion County (here, next to this marker); Okeechobee County (here, next to this marker); Miami-Dade County (here, next to this marker); Levy County (here, next to this marker); Madison County

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(here, next to this marker); Osceola County (here, next to this marker); Lee County (here, next to this marker); Pasco County (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

Also see . . .
1. Fernandina Beach Airport History. (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. State of Florida Veterans’ Memorials. (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Nassau County Marker (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2022

2. Nassau County Marker (right)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.