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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Okaloosa County, Florida

 
Clickable Map of Okaloosa County, Florida and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Okaloosa County, FL (151) Santa Rosa County, FL (69) Walton County, FL (14) Covington County, AL (17) Escambia County, AL (31)  OkaloosaCounty(151) Okaloosa County (151)  SantaRosaCounty(69) Santa Rosa County (69)  WaltonCounty(14) Walton County (14)  CovingtonCountyAlabama(17) Covington County (17)  EscambiaCounty(31) Escambia County (31)
Crestview is the county seat for Okaloosa County
Adjacent to Okaloosa County, Florida
      Santa Rosa County (69)  
      Walton County (14)  
      Covington County, Alabama (17)  
      Escambia County, Alabama (31)  
 
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1 Florida, Okaloosa County, Auburn — Confederate ParkUncle Bill Lundy
On State Road 85 at Hemphill Road, on the right when traveling south on State Road 85. Reported permanently removed.
Dedicated to Uncle Bill Lundy Florida's Last Confederate Veteran 1848 — 1957 And All Confederate Veterans of Florida Map (db m86845) WM
2 Florida, Okaloosa County, Baker — F-801 — Baker High School
On 14th Street, 0.1 miles east of Madison Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Town of Baker, a stop on the Florida, Alabama and Gulf Railroad, was platted in 1910 and grew up around the timber and turpentine industries. The site of the original Baker High School was owned by J.W. and Mollie McCart who sold the property . . . Map (db m73955) HM
3 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — Bush House
On South Wilson Street at Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Wilson Street.
Built 1925-26 for Lorenza Bush, supervisor of L&N railroad tracks, used as residence, storm shelter and boarding houseMap (db m163675) HM
4 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — Carver-Hill H.S.1954-1966
On School Avenue at South Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling east on School Avenue.
"Home of the Panthers" Grades 1-12 An African-American Institution of LearningMap (db m78712) HM
5 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — Concord Lodge No. 50 F & AM
On Main Street at East Cedar Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Chartered January 23, 1886 Crestview, Walton County, Florida Crestview Chapter 40 Royal Arch Masons erected building on this site in 1919Map (db m99238) HM
6 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — Crestview Lodge #364 F&AM PHA
On McDonald Street, 0.1 miles south of Edney Avenue West, on the right when traveling south.
Chartered 1904, Augusta G. Conyers, WM Went inactive in 1942-43, Will Lewis, WM Reactivated October 1944, K.L. Popleon, WM Renamed J.R.L. Conyers Lodge #364, 1980 James R.L. Conyers, WMMap (db m78705) HM
7 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — Florida Honors and Remembers our POW’s and MIA’s
Near Interstate 10 (U.S. I-10 at milepost 59), 3 miles west of S. Ferndon Blvd (Florida Route SR 85).
The light of freedom still burns brightly in our world today because of the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform. Our Nation’s servicemen and women have fought the forces of tyranny and won victories for . . . Map (db m152007) WM
8 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — Florida Honors and Remembers our POW’s and MIA’s
Near Interstate 10 (Federal Route I-10) 3 miles west of S. Ferndon Blvd (Florida Route SR-85).
The light of freedom still burns brightly in our world today because of the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform. Our Nation’s servicemen and women have fought the forces of tyranny and won victories for . . . Map (db m152054) WM
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9 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — F-233 — Okaloosa County
Near Main Street south of James Lee Boulevard (U.S. 90), on the left when traveling south.
Okaloosa County, created by the Florida State Legislature in 1915, was formed from parts of Santa Rosa and Walton Counties. The influence of W.H. Mapoles, Sr., then a legislative representative from Walton County, was an important factor in the . . . Map (db m72555) HM
10 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — F-77 — Okaloosa County
Near Main Street at West Pine Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Okaloosa is one of the newer counties of northwest Florida. It was created by the State Legislature in 1915 from land taken from Santa Rosa and Walton Counties. The influence of State Senator W.H. Mapoles of Crestview was an important factor in the . . . Map (db m72554) HM
11 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — Okaloosa County Veterans Memorial
On Courthouse Terrace at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Courthouse Terrace.
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in all wars, POW and MIA World War I Cain, William R.   USA · Harris, George O.   USA Cederstrom, Oscar.   USA · Henderson, Horace J. USA Copeland, Ernest USA · Hooten, Ralph . . . Map (db m99255) WM
12 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — Old Bethel Cemetery
On Old Bethel Road (County Road 188) at Sioux Circle, on the left when traveling north on Old Bethel Road.
Old Bethel Cemetery and first church established at this site in 1830's. Nearby Austinville community circa 1840's was on stagecoach route from Milton to Geneva, AlabamaMap (db m73956) HM
13 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — A-10 Thunderbolt II
Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The A-10 Thunderbolt II also known as the "Warthog" is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground troops. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground . . . Map (db m102694) HM WM
14 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — AC-130 Spectre
Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The C-130 gunship was a new weapon system in an old airframe. The high-wing design of this aircraft and its large capacity made it especially suited as a gunship. Having the guns below the wings eliminated the basic problem of the AC-47, also the . . . Map (db m102696) HM WM
15 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — AC-47 Spooky
Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Few aircraft are as well known or were so widely used for so long as the C-47 or “Gooney Bird” as it was nicknamed. The aircraft was adapted from the DC-3 commercial airliner which appeared in 1936. The first C-47s were ordered in 1940 . . . Map (db m102692) HM WM
16 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — AGM-109 MRASM Missile
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The MRASM (Medium-Range Air-to-Surface Missile) was based on the AGM-109 "Tomahawk". In the late 1970s both the US Navy and the US Air Force had plans for a tactical air-launched medium-range cruise missile. By 1978 it had become clear that the . . . Map (db m102665) HM WM
17 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Hound Dog was designed as a long range, stand-off air to ground strategic missile. It was carried in pairs beneath the wings of B-52 aircraft. The overall mission of the Hound Dog was to aid B-52s in successfully carrying out the strategic . . . Map (db m102709) HM WM
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18 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — B-17 Flying Fortress
Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The B-17 aircraft, designed by Boeing Aircraft in 1934, is one of the most famous aircraft ever built. The B-17 prototype first flew on July 28, 1935 and first went into combat in the Philippines and Hawaii on December 7, 941 in strikes against . . . Map (db m102698) HM WM
19 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — B-25 Mitchell
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The B-25 medium bomber, named for General Billy Mitchell, was one of America's most famous airplanes of WW II. It was the type used by General Doolittle for the "Tokyo Raid" on April 18, 1942. Subsequently, it saw duty in every combat arena, being . . . Map (db m102700) HM WM
20 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — B-47 Stratojet
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The B-47 was the world's first swept wing bomber and the first to use a bicycle arrangement landing gear, which was necessary because of the thin wings. It was also the first plane built solely for the delivery of nuclear weapons. The B-47 series . . . Map (db m102650) HM WM
21 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — B-52 Stratofortress
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The B-52 was designed by Boeing Aircraft in October 1946 in response to the Army Air Corp request for a long range bomber capable of carrying a 10,000 lb payload 3000 miles at 300 mph. The B-52 flew for the first time on 15 April 1952. It's the . . . Map (db m102707) HM WM
22 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — B-57 Canberra
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The B-57 is a modified version of the English Electric Canberra which was first flown in Britain on May 13, 1949. In March 1951 the USAF contracted the Glenn L. Martin Co. to build the B-57 in the US under a licensing agreement with Britain. The . . . Map (db m102699) HM WM
23 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — Bernard A. Schriever Plaza
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Bernard A. Schriever Plaza Dedicated November 1989 In Recognition of the Eminent Accomplishments and Inspirational Leadership of General Bernard A. Schriever, USAF, Retired as National Chairman Of The Air Force Armament Museum . . . Map (db m102711) HM WM
24 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — CGM-13 Mace Missile
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Mace missile was a development of the TM-61 Matador missile, and was initially called TM-61B or "Matador B”. After several modifications, in 1964, was designated the CGM-13B Mace missile. The main reasons for the new development were the . . . Map (db m102662) HM WM
25 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — Combat Wounded Veterans
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 99) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to All Men and Women Who Are Recipients of the Nation’s Oldest Military Decoration The Purple Heart My Stone Is Red For The Blood They Shed The Medal I Bear Is My Country’s Way To Show They Care If I Could Be Seen By All . . . Map (db m102523) WM
26 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — Doolittle Raiders
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
April 18, 1942 Gallant men of the United States Air Force led by Brigadier General (then Lt. Colonel) James H. Doolittle flew from the USS Hornet eight hundred miles across the Pacific during World War II to bomb Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, . . . Map (db m102701) HM WM
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27 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — Eglin Air Force BaseAIAA Historic Aerospace Site
Near Museum Drive at Eglin Parkway (State Route 85), on the left when traveling south.
The Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base, activated 14 Jun 1935 under command of Capt Arnold H. Rich, was renamed Eglin Field in 1937 for Lt Col Frederick I. Eglin, U.S. Air Corps. The first missions of Eglin were to provide both bombing and gunnery . . . Map (db m140623) HM WM
28 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — F-204 — Eglin Air Force Base
Near 9th Street at South John Sims Parkway (State Road 397), on the right when traveling south.
Originally established on June 14, 1935, as Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Range with 1460 acres of land donated by James E. Plew, this site was renamed on August 4, 1937, for Lieutenant Colonel Frederick I. Eglin, killed in an airplane crash. . . . Map (db m99234) HM
29 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — EOD Memorial
On Range Road, 3 miles east of State Road 20, on the left when traveling east.
EOD Memorial Dedicated to those who gave their lives in the performance of duty 1970Map (db m99714) HM WM
30 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — F-100 Supersabre
On Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south on Pinchot Road.
The F-100 was the first operational aircraft capable of flying faster than the speed of sound (Mach 1) in level flight. The aircraft made its initial flight on May 25, 1953, and the first production aircraft was completed in October 1953. North . . . Map (db m102657) HM WM
31 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — F-104 Starfighter
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The F-104 was originally designed as a supersonic superiority day fighter. It was produced in two major versions: a tactical fighter armed with a six-barrel M-61 20mm Vulcan cannon; and a day-night interceptor equipped additionally with . . . Map (db m102651) HM WM
32 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — F-111 Aardvark
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Ordered in 1960, the F-111 originally a joint program to develop a deep-strike fighter-bomber for the AF and a long range interceptor for the Navy. The F-111 introduced many innovations, it was the first aircraft to have terrain following radar . . . Map (db m102668) HM WM
33 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — F-15 Eagle
Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. The first F-15A flight was made on 27 July, 1972 and the first aircraft was delivered to the Air Force on . . . Map (db m102669) HM WM
34 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — F-16 Fighting Falcon
Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multirole fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in Air-to-air combat and Air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low cost, high performance weapon system for the US Air . . . Map (db m102693) HM WM
35 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — F-4 Phantom II
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
First flown in May 1958, the Phantom II originally was designed for the US Navy and entered service in 1961. The US Air Force evaluated it for close air support, interdiction and counter-air operations in 1961 and, in 1962, approved an AF version. . . . Map (db m102647) HM WM
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36 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — F-84 Thunderstreak
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) near Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The swept-wing F-84F evolved from the straight-winged F-84 Thunderjet. The first prototype flew on June 3, 1950 and deliveries began in 1954, primarily to the Tactical Air Command as a ground support fighter-bomber. Republic Aviation built . . . Map (db m102661) HM WM
37 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — F-89 Scorpion
Near Pinchot Road (Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The F-89 was a twin-engine, all weather fighter-interceptor designed to locate, intercept, and destroy enemy aircraft by day or night under all types of weather. The F-89 made its maiden flight on Aug 16, 1948, with the first production model . . . Map (db m102660) HM WM
38 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — Faithful Partner – Guardian of the Night
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 99) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
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39 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — GBU-43/B MOAB
On Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south on Pinchot Road.
The GBU-43/B MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air Blast) bomb, nicknamed "Mother of All Bombs" is a large, powerful and accurately delivered high explosive weapon. The MOAB is the largest-ever satellite-guided, air-delivered weapon in history. The 21,600 lb . . . Map (db m102645) HM WM
40 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — IM-99 BOMARC Launch Platform
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
This launch platform was used to launch the BOMARC Missile. The BOMARC ("BO" Boeing and "MARC" from Michigan Aeronautic Research Center), originally designated as the XF-99, was later redesignated IM-99 then CIM-10A, was a surfaced launched . . . Map (db m102659) HM WM
41 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — Mac Baker
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 99) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In Honor and Memory of Mac Baker Who undoubtedly would have been this museum’s most ardent fan. Yet, know as you read this, that he is here, just as the soul of this nation is embodied in the flag above. Know too, that like all Americans, his . . . Map (db m102525) HM WM
42 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — MH-53M Pave Low IV
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The MH-53M Pave Low IV is a modified MH-53J model with the Interactive Defensive Avionics System/Multi-Mission Advanced Tactical Terminal or lDAS/MMAT. The system enhances pre sent defensive capabilities of the Pave Low. It provides instant access . . . Map (db m102705) HM WM
43 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — MIG-21 Fishbed
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The MIG-21F is a short range day fighter-interceptor and the first major production version of the popular MIG-21 series. The MIG-21 is considered to be the most outstanding Soviet fighter aircraft designed since the end of WW II. The E-5 prototype . . . Map (db m102648) HM WM
44 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — MQM-105 Aquila
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) near Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Army's first major Unmanned Aerial vehicle (UAV) acquisition was the Aquila program. This program was started in 1979 and was originally estimated to cost $123 million for a 43-month development effort, followed by planned expenditures of $440 . . . Map (db m102655) HM WM
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45 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — O-2 Skymaster
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) near Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The twin engine O-2 aircraft was designed and built by the Cessna Aircraft Corp. The prototype was first flown in February 1961 and production began in 1962. Cessna built 1,722 of these aircraft for both military and civilian use. The O-2A . . . Map (db m102646) HM WM
46 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — RF4-Phantom II
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In the early 1960s, the USAF recognized the need for more tactical reconnaissance aircraft to reinforce the RF-101s then in service. The Air Force chose a modification of the F-4C fighter. The RF-4C development program began in1962, and the first . . . Map (db m102667) HM WM
47 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — SR-71 Blackbird
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The SR-71 was developed as a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at speeds over Mach 3.2 and at 85,000 feet. It was created by Lockheed's Advanced Development Division, commonly called "Skunk Works''. The SR-71 made its . . . Map (db m102706) HM WM
48 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — T-33 T-Bird
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The two-place T-33 jet was designed for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft. It was developed from the single-seat F-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage slightly more than three feet to accommodate a second . . . Map (db m102664) HM WM
49 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — UH-1 Iroquois
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The most widely used military, the Bell UH-1 series Iroquois, better known as the "Huey", began arriving in Vietnam in 1963. Before the end of the conflict, more than 5,000 of these versatile aircraft were introduced into Southeast Asia. "Hueys" . . . Map (db m102666) HM WM
50 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB — XM-800 Armored Reconnaisance Scout Vehicle
Near Pinchot Road (State Road 189) at Museum Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In reaction to the poor showing by the M114 Armored Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle, it was decided to design a new vehicle. Beginning in 1966, a requirement began to evolve for a 3-man vehicle weighing about 7 tons and armed with a 20mm cannon . . . Map (db m102656) HM WM
51 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — “Faithful Partner - Guardian of the Night” — Air Force Armament Museum —
On Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189) when traveling west on Museum Drive.
To honor and remember all handlers and their faithful K-9 partners for their service and sacrifice “Faithful Partner - Guardian of the Night” Dedicated 2008Map (db m221094) WM
52 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — “First Lady”Aircraft — 53-3129 —
On Museum Drive at Pinchot Road, on the right when traveling east on Museum Drive.
Is the first production model C-130 accepted for active service with the United States Air Force on 10 March 1955. It was converted to the gunship configuration on 26 November 1968, serving until retired from service on 30 September 19, 1995 as . . . Map (db m221089) HM WM
53 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist462/2W1 — Air Force Armament Museum —
On Museum Drive at Pinchot Road, on the left when traveling east on Museum Drive.
The Weapons and Munitions profession in the United States Air Force began long before the invention of aircraft or the Air Force. Special handling and storage of gunpowder are an example dating back. Now it is more sophisticated and the Air Force's . . . Map (db m221085) HM
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54 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — AN-M56 General Purpose BombAir Force Armament Museum
Near Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189).
Officially classified as just a "Bomb, General Purpose" it was often referred as the "Light case bomb". Reflecting the fact that it had no penetration abilities at all. It relied on sheer explosive power and fragmentation. The M-56 series bombs . . . Map (db m221014) WM
55 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — F-86F Sabre — Air Force Armament Museum —
Near Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189).
The USAF's first swept wing jet aircraft and first production aircraft to break the sound barrier (Mach 1). The F-86 first flown October 1,1947 and set a world speed record in 1948. Originally designed as a high altitude day fighter, it was . . . Map (db m221086) HM
56 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — Friends of the First Lady — Air Force Armament Museum —
On Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189), on the right when traveling east on Museum Drive.
This tradition started in 2006 as an AC-130 Gunship Reunion of past and present members of the 919th Special Operations Wing at Duke Field, FL and was hosted for 2 years by a small group of dedicated people with the help of a few volunteers. In . . . Map (db m221098) HM
57 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — JF-101B Voodoo — Air Force Armament Museum —
Near Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189).
Developed from the XF-88 penetration fighter, the F-101 originally was designed as a long-range bomber escort. Before production began the design was changed to fill both tactical and air defense roles. The F-101 made its first flight on September . . . Map (db m221087) HM
58 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — KC 1800 II Gr Chemical Bomb — Air Force Armament Museum —
Near Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189).
The KC 1800 II Gr Bomb nicknamed "Satan" was a German chemical bomb it contained 1800 kilograms of the chemical agent called Phosgene. Phosgene is a poisonous, colorless, lethal choking agent. Very few KC 1800 II Gr bombs were produced. The large . . . Map (db m221066) HM
59 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — M117 General Purpose BombAir Force Armament Museum
Near Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189).
The M117 is an air-dropped general purpose bomb used by United States military forces. It is designed for a higher blast effect than other general purpose bombs of comparable weight. It dates back to the time of the Korean War of the early 1950s. In . . . Map (db m221022) HM
60 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — M118 General Purpose BombAir Force Armament Museum
On Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189) on Museum Drive.
The M118 is an air-dropped general purpose bomb used by United States military forces. It is designed for a higher blast effect than other general purpose bombs of comparable weight. It dates back to the time of the Korean War of the early 1950s. In . . . Map (db m220978) WM
61 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — Mk82 AIR BombAir Force Armament Museum
Near Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189), on the left.
The MK-82 AIR is a 500 pound bomb modified with a BSU-49/3 high drag tail assembly. The "ballute" air bag which deploys from the tail provides a high speed, low altitude delivery capability by quickly slowing the bomb and allowing the aircraft to . . . Map (db m221003) HM
62 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — Mk82 General Purpose BombAir Force Armament Museum
Near Museum Drive at Pinchot Road.
The Mk 80 series bombs were developed in the 1950s in response to the need for bombs producing less aerodynamic drag. The Mk 80 series Low Drag General Purpose (LDGP) bombs are used in the majority of bombing operations where maximum blast and . . . Map (db m221013) WM
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63 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — Mk84 General Purpose Bomb w/MX-651 Airfoil GroupAir Force Armament Museum
Near Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Alternate Local Route 189).
The Mk 84 is an American general-purpose bomb, the largest of the Mark 80 series of weapons. Entering service during the Vietnam War, it was nicknamed "Hammer" for its considerable power. The Mark 84 has a nominal weight of 2,000 lb, but its actual . . . Map (db m221054) HM
64 Florida, Okaloosa County, Eglin Air Force Base — T-12 General Purpose BombAir Force Armament Museum
On Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Road 189) (Florida Route 189), on the right when traveling east on Museum Drive.
The T-12 aka Cloudmaker was designed to weigh 42,000 lbs, the practicalities of manufacturing drove the weight to 43,600 lbs, 41% (17,600 lbs) of which was high explosives. The resulting bomb was nearly twice the size and weight of the Grand Slam. . . . Map (db m220945) WM
65 Florida, Okaloosa County, Elgin Air Force Base — Nurses MemorialAir Force Armament Museum
Near Museum Drive at Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189).
(front) Linda Whitenton MSN, RN 1946 - With fifty years of nursing and training nurses, Linda Whitenton casts a long shadow. Countless health degree students and employees were educated as a result of her work designing and . . . Map (db m233576) WM
66 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Bud & Dorie Day Patriots' Trail
On Staff Drive NE east of Eglin Parkway (Florida Route 85), on the right when traveling east.
In Honor of Col. George E. “Bud” Day, USAF (Ret.), MOH, and Doris “Dorie" Sorenson Day Bud and Dorie were both natives of Sioux City, Iowa and later adopted the Fort Walton Beach area as their hometown. After service in World . . . Map (db m163813) HM
67 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Cathay WilliamsCivil War
Near Miracle Strip Parkway, SE (U.S. 98) west of Pier Road, on the right when traveling west.
Cathay Williams was born to an enslaved mother and a free father in Independence, Missouri in 1844. During her adolescence, she worked as a house slave on the Johnson plantation on the outskirts of Jefferson City, Missouri. In 1861, Union forces . . . Map (db m192285) HM
68 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — 13 — Class Action Lawsuit — Bud & Dorie Day Patriots' Trail —
Near Oregon Drive NE when traveling west.
Filed by Attorney, Col. (Ret) George E. "BUD" Day Many times, Bud wondered what God was saving him for, and perhaps the answer came more than twenty years after he retired from the Air Force. In 1995, the government Bud Day had . . . Map (db m163780) HM
69 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — 8 — Dorie's POW Negotiations — Bud & Dorie Day Patriots' Trail —
Near Iowa Drive NE north of California Drive NE, on the right.
When her husband was shot down in 1967, Doris became involved in the MIA/POW group, and as President she organized the Phoenix Area Families (66), and incorporated them. Later she became the Arizona Coordinator of the National League of Families of . . . Map (db m163806) HM
70 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — F-94 — Fort Walton
On Miracle Strip Parkway SE (U.S. 98) west of Florida Place SE, on the right when traveling west.
Originally called Camp Walton, this Confederate installation, constructed in 1861 to guard East Pass, was garrisoned by a company of Florida militia called the "Walton Guards". Several small skirmishes with federal landing parties occurred near . . . Map (db m110313) HM
71 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Gulfview Hotel — Susan Sloat Pryor Myers Historic Walking Trail —
On Miracle Strip Parkway SE (U.S. 98) at Eglin Parkway SE, on the left when traveling east on Miracle Strip Parkway SE.
The Gulfview Hotel was built in 1906 and originally served as a hunting and fishing lodge. In the 1920s, it was a gathering spot for local residents and visitors who enjoyed maypole dances in the spring and swimming lessons in the summer. During . . . Map (db m221649) HM
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72 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — F-569 — Indianola Inn, An Indian Midden Mound, and Civil War Cannons
Near Brooks Street, 0.1 miles east of Miracle Strip Parkway SE (U.S. 98).
Side 1 The Indianola Inn, the second hotel in this area, was built on this midden mound in 1912 – the only structure ever permitted to do so. The inn burned in 1962, but the steps, foundation parts, and well head have been . . . Map (db m99232) HM
73 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Jacqueline CochranWorld War II
Near Miracle Strip Parkway, SE (U.S. 98) west of Pier Road, on the right when traveling west.
Ms. Cochran was an American pilot who held more speed, distance, and altitude records than any other flyer during her career. Ms. Cochran took her first flying lesson in 1932, and got her pilot's license in three weeks. She soon mastered the . . . Map (db m192254) HM
74 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — John C. Beasley Park Commemoration
Near Miracle Strip Parkway, SE (U.S. 98) 0.8 miles east of Pier Road, on the right when traveling east.
• Created out of the frustrations of racial segregation, John C. Beasley State Park opened in 1960 as an area “For Colored Only,” as the Highway 98 gated entrance sign read. The Park resulted from the efforts of members of the Negro community and . . . Map (db m192251) HM
75 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Jonita Ruth BonhamKorean War
Near U.S. 98 west of Pier Road, on the right when traveling west.
Jonita Bonham was born on April 2, 1922 in Bennington, Oklahoma, After completing nursing school, she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps Medical Corps 1944-1945. She served both in the Philippines and Japan after World War . . . Map (db m192280) HM
76 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Leigh Ann HesterPersian Gulf War
On Miracle Strip Parkway, SE (U.S. 98) west of Pier Road, on the right when traveling west.
Ms. Hester is the first Army female to be awarded the Silver Star for Valor since World War II. The presentation was held at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on June 16, 2005. Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester of the 617th Military Police Company, a National Guard . . . Map (db m192263) HM
77 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Lenah HigbeeWorld War I
On Miracle Strip Parkway, SE (U.S. 98) west of Pier Road, on the right when traveling west.
Ms. Higbee immigrated to the United States from Canada, completed her nursing training in 1899, and began working as a surgical nurse. She joined the United States Navy in 1908 as one of the original “Sacred Twenty," the nurses who started the Navy . . . Map (db m192281) HM
78 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Margaret CorbinRevolutionary War
Near Miracle Strip Parkway, SE (U.S. 98) west of Pier Road, on the right when traveling west.
Margaret Corbin was born on November 12, 1751, near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She was orphaned at age five during an Indian raid and raised by an uncle. In 1772, Margaret Cochran married John Corbin, a Virginia farmer. When the Revolutionary War . . . Map (db m192290) HM
79 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — NaseemaAfghanistan
Near Miracle Strip Parkway, SE (U.S. 98) west of Pier Road, on the right when traveling west.
Born in a small village in Afghanistan, Naseema grew up in a simple mud hut with no electricity or running water. Her father immigrated to the US on a Doctoral Scholarship, and was able to secure visas for his young children. Naseema was 12 years . . . Map (db m192257) HM
80 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Okaloosa County Desert Storm Memorial
On Miracle Strip Parkway SE (U.S. 98) 0.1 miles west of Florida Place SE, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of America's heroes in Operation Desert Storm Map (db m99338) WM
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81 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Preserving and Protecting the Mound
Near Miracle Strip Parkway SE at Eglin Parkway SE.
Preserving the Mound Florida is home to a rich variety of cultural resources that represent our society. Many significant archaeological sites, like the Fort Walton Temple Mound, are in public ownership. The preservation of the temple . . . Map (db m99254) HM
82 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Preserving and Protecting the Mound — Indian Temple Mound and Museum and the Heritage Park and Cultural Center —
Near Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast (U.S. 98) west of Florida Place, on the right when traveling west.
Preserving the Mound Florida is home to a rich variety of cultural resources that represent our society, past and present. Many significant archaeological sites, like the Fort Walton Temple Mound, are in public ownership. These . . . Map (db m221651) HM
83 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — 7 — Prisoner of War — Bud & Dorie Day Patriots' Trail —
Near Iowa Drive NE when traveling west.
Shot down August 26, 1967 during 500 M.P.H. attack on missile site. Injured with 3 right arm breaks, injured knee, damaged eye. Captured, tortured, and escaped through jungle for 2 weeks, swam the Ben Hai River back into South Vietnam, and was . . . Map (db m163781) HM
84 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Revolutionary War Patriots
Near Miracle Strip Parkway, SE (U.S. 98) west of Pier Road, on the right when traveling west.
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775 - 1783 Presented by Choctawhatchee Bay . . . Map (db m192301) HM
85 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Sharon Ann LaneVietnam War
Near Miracle Strip Parkway, SE (U.S. 98) west of Pier Road, on the right when traveling west.
Ms. Lane joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps Reserve on April 18, 1968. She completed her training at Fort Sam Houston on June 14, 1968, and reported for duty at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado, just 3 days later. She worked there until . . . Map (db m192276) HM
86 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Story of the Fort Walton Temple Mound
Near Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast (U.S. 98) just east of Eglin Parkway Southeast (Florida Route 85), on the right when traveling west.
You are looking at a hill of earth which is the original temple mound built by the Prehistoric People living here between A.D. 700 and A.D. 1500. It is thought to be one of the largest human-made prehistoric earthworks on salt water. The . . . Map (db m150434) HM
87 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — Story of the Fort Walton Temple Mound — Indian Temple Mound and Museum and the Heritage Park and Cultural Center —
Near Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast (U.S. 98) west of Florida Place, on the right when traveling west.
The Fort Walton Temple Mound You are looking at a hill of earth which is the original temple mound built by the Prehistoric People living here between A.D. 700 and A.D. 1500. This mound was created as a political and religious . . . Map (db m221674) HM
88 Florida, Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach — 6 — The Mistys — Bud & Dorie Day Patriots' Trail —
Near Iowa Drive NE.
In 1967, a group of experienced jet fighter pilot volunteers was brought together in South Vietnam to form a Top Secret unit officially designated Operation Commando Sabre, but known by their now-famous call sign, "Misty," after Bud and Dorie's . . . Map (db m163733) HM
89 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — *A Grateful Nation Remembers*Missing in Action Memorial
Near Oneal Avenue south of Independence Road.
Dedicated to the missing in action. America's sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, who sacrificed to ensure the United States, the world's bastion of freedom, continues to flourish. Their devotion to duty, honor, and . . . Map (db m99287) WM
90 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — 1st Air Commando Group B-25 Medium Bomber
Near Cody Avenue.
During the 1944-45 Allied campaign against Japanese forces in the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater, B-25Hs of the 1st Air Commando Group were used extensively in close air support and interdiction role on behalf of British General Orde Wingate and . . . Map (db m99728) WM
91 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — A.A.F. / U.S.A.F. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial
Near Cody Avenue.
This 2,000 pound, A/N M-34, General Purpose Bomb is dedicated to the memory of all A.A.F. Bomb Disposal/U.S.A.F. Explosive Ordnance Disposal men who gave their lives supporting Special Operations missions during World War II, the . . . Map (db m99856) WM
92 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — A-1E Skyraider
Near Oneal Avenue.
This aircraft memorial is dedicated to all USAF personnel and our fellow South Vietnamese airmen who flew the A-1 in the Southeast Asia conflict. It also commemorates all those who selflessly gave their lives in combat to preserve the ideals that . . . Map (db m99860) HM
93 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — A-26 Counter-Invader
On Cody Avenue.
First production model August, 1943 Last flown in combat 9 November 1969   This aircraft memorial is dedicated to all USAF personnel who flew the A-26 in World War II, Korea and Southeast Asia. It especially commemorates all those aircrew . . . Map (db m99730) HM WM
94 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — A-37 "Dragonfly"
On Independence Road at Terry Avenue on Independence Road.
The A-37 "Dragonfly" began service with the USAF as a trainer in the 1950s. The A-37 made its debut with the Special Operations when the USAF needed this low cost, high efficiency jet to deal with increased guerrilla activity around the world. In . . . Map (db m99731) HM WM
95 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — AC - 119 G/K (Shadow/Stinger)
Near Independence Road.
In February 1968, the USAF approved a program to develop AC - 119 gunships for Special Operations duty in Southeast Asia. Their specialized missions included air interdiction, clandestine air support, armed reconnaissance, and air base defense. . . . Map (db m99823) HM
96 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — AC-130 Spectre"The Ultimate End"
Near Independence Road.
The AC-130 Spectre gunship evolved into the most heavily armed aircraft in history. It has a distinguished history and was used extensively in a multitude of roles during the Vietnam conflict. The AC-130 also flew combat during the USS . . . Map (db m99831) HM
97 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — AC-130H Spectre"Wicked Wanda"
Near Terry Avenue at Independence Road.
Project Pave Spectre began in 1971 to support combat operations in Southeast Asia. Eleven C-130Es were converted to AC-130Es and modified with 7.62mm, 20mm and 40mm guns, Infared and Low Light Level Television sensors, "Black Crow" detection set, . . . Map (db m99912) HM
98 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Air America Memorial
Near Oneal Avenue.
  Air America's origin dates back to the secret CIA purchase of Civil Air Transport (CAT) assets in August 1950. Air America/CAT operations were initiated in response to covert transportation requirements during the Chinese Civil War and Korean . . . Map (db m99746) HM WM
99 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — Airman First Class John Lee Levitow3rd Special Operations Squadron
Near Oneal Avenue.
Airman First Class John Levitow was a loadmaster aboard a C-47 gunship on a night combat air patrol mission near Long Binh Army Post, Republic of Vietnam, 24 February 1969. His aircraft was hit by enemy ground fire. The enemy fire wounded half the . . . Map (db m99749) HM WM
100 Florida, Okaloosa County, Hurlburt Field — AT-28D Trojan
Near Independence Road at Terry Avenue.
First strike aircraft assigned to Special Operations Project "Jungle Jim". First special operations aircraft to fly combat in Southeast Asia. This aircraft memorial is dedicated to pilots of the United States and over 18 allied nations . . . Map (db m99729) HM

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