Green Cove Springs in Clay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
“The Willys”
Military Museum of North Florida
The Jeep became the primary light wheeled transport vehicle of the United States Military and its allies in World War II, as well as the postwar period, with President Eisenhower once calling it , “one of three decisive weapons the U.S. had during WWII.” [5] it was also the world’s first mass-produced four-wheel drive car, manufactured with six-figure numbers. About 650,000 units were built, contributing a quarter of the total U.S. non-combat motor vehicles produced during the war, [8] and almost two-thirds of the 988,000 light vehicle class produced, together with the Dodge WC Series, outnumbering those by almost two to one. Large numbers of Jeeps were provided to the U.S. Allies, including Russia.
Erected by Military Museum of North Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 29° 58.788′ N, 81° 39.199′ W. Marker is in Green Cove Springs, Florida, in Clay County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bunker Avenue and Leonard C. Taylor Parkway (Florida Route 16), on the left when traveling south. The marker is located on the grounds of the Military Museum of North Florida. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Bunker Ave, Green Cove Springs FL 32043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pratt Whitney R-2800 Twin Wasp Engine (here, next to this marker); The Gama Goat (here, next to this marker); The M-170 Truck, Ambulance (here, next to this marker); M151 Series Military Utility Tactical Truck (here, next to this marker); 5”38 Caliber Single Mount Dual Purpose Gun (a few steps from this marker); LARC-LX (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Lee II Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort San Fransisco de Pupo (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Cove Springs.
Also see . . .
1. The Willys Jeep 1940 - 1949. (Submitted on January 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. The Military Museum of North Florida. (Submitted on January 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.