Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Highland and St. Clair Street
Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 4, 2011
1. Highland and St. Clair Street Marker
Inscription.
Highland and St. Clair Street. . The Florida East Coast Railway arrived in Eau Gallie on May 20, 1893. The first engine arrived on June 24, 1893. A ticket from Jacksonville to Eau Gallie was $7.00. Eau Gallie was the terminus while construction continued to Miami. A "Y" was built in downtown so that trains could turn around and head back north. A spur line ran down to the Indian River where the library and city park are located. Cargo was transported onto the steamboats for transportation south for three years thus creating a short lived land boom in Eau Gallie., The large hole in back of the Ginter building on the north side of St. Clair street (1540 Highland Avenue) was the cut out for the railway. The hole has been filled in over the years. A wooden bridge was built over the cut out on Highland Avenue so cars could travel over the tracks.
The Florida East Coast Railway arrived in Eau Gallie on May 20, 1893. The first engine arrived on June 24, 1893. A ticket from Jacksonville to Eau Gallie was $7.00. Eau Gallie was the terminus while construction continued to Miami. A "Y" was built in downtown so that trains could turn around and head back north. A spur line ran down to the Indian River where the library and city park are located. Cargo was transported onto the steamboats for transportation south for three years thus creating a short lived land boom in Eau Gallie.
The large hole in back of the Ginter building on the north side of St. Clair street (1540 Highland Avenue) was the cut out for the railway. The hole has been filled in over the years. A wooden bridge was built over the cut out on Highland Avenue so cars could travel over the tracks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Florida East Coast Railroad and Hotels series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1956.
Location. 28° 7.911′ N, 80° 37.677′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is at the intersection of St. Clair Street and Highland Avenue on St. Clair Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Melbourne FL 32934, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on November 20, 2017, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
