Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Campbell Park
Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 27, 2011
1. Campbell Park Marker
Many acres in this area were originally owned by Peter Wright a black man and one of the first settlers of this area. He sold his property to Thomas Mason, an English recluse, who later sold the property to Richard W. Goode for $110.
The property became grounds of the Goode House (a hotel), later renamed the Bellevue Hotel (located where the Orange Spot Apartments are now).
About 1924 the Flatiron Building was erected. Part of the property was deeded to the city for a street, and this triangular point of land began to sprout trees, checker players and horseshoe pitchers. Later, band concerts, political rallies, auctions, gopher races and marbles were enjoyed here.
William C. Campbell, owner of the property in 1928 gave the land to the city for a park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 28° 4.694′ N, 80° 36.305′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is at the intersection of New Haven Avenue and Melbourne Court, on the right when traveling east on New Haven Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Melbourne FL 32901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 27, 2011
2. Campbell Park and Flatiron Building
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
