Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wakulla County
Florida World War II Memorial
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2022
1. Wakulla County Marker
Wakulla County proudly recognizes the struggles and sacrifices
of our WW II veterans. They brought freedom to much of the world
and in doing so helped make this country safer and more secure.
History will remember their sacrifices. We value their commitment to freedom, courage, and duty.
Wakulla County is proud of the part it played leading up to the
Normandy Invasion on D-Day, Wakulla Springs Park was used by the
Army to train over a quarter of a million soldiers for amphibious
warfare. It was also a major rest and relaxation location for
soldiers stationed at Camp Gordon Johnston in Franklin County.
A training film on amphibious warfare produced at the Wakulla
Springs Park won an academy award for the best training film in
the spring of 1944.
Our Forrest industry supplied turpentine and wood for the war
Effort.
Erected 2005 by The State of Florida.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 30° 26.262′ N, 84° 17.074′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Capitol Hill. Memorial is on South Bronough
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Suwannee County (here, next to this marker); Seminole County (here, next to this marker); Washington County (here, next to this marker); Union County (here, next to this marker); Santa Rosa County (here, next to this marker); Polk County (here, next to this marker); St. Johns 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. Wakulla Springs & WWII Troop Maneuvers. (Submitted on November 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. State of Florida Veterans’ Memorials. (Submitted on November 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2022
2. Wakulla County Marker (center)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
