During World War II a military searchlight battalion was stationed in Clermont-always on the lookout for German planes that might have come this far. The military personnel lived and worked in prefabricated buildings that were called “Quonset huts”.  This hut housed the searchlight.

Any World War II veteran who lived in the South Lake area can be represented on our “Wall of Honor,” where individualized dog tag replicas are on display. These can be purchased by clicking on the form below.

A typical Army camp would have several Quonset huts used for bunks, the mess hall, offices and inside activities. Following the war, many of these buildings were converted into apartments to house our returning military men and their families. We have created a fascinating World War II museum in the hut with a collection of uniforms, documents, and military artifacts provided by our local veterans.