Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Breconshire
1994
Erected 1994 by Indian River County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1894.
Location. 27° 39.035′ N, 80° 21.274′ W. Marker is in Vero Beach, Florida, in Indian River County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Ocean Drive and Dahlia Lane, on the left when traveling south. Marker located at the north end of the boardwalk of Humiston Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3000 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach FL 32963, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Walk (approx. 0.8 miles away); Combat Wounded Veterans (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary (approx. 0.9 miles away); Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.9 miles away); To Those Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice (approx. 0.9 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Heroes All (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vero Beach.
Regarding Breconshire. The wreck of the Breconshire lies about 25 yards off shore in a direct line from the marker in about 20 feet of water and is a popular dive site.
Also see . . . The Past, Preserved in Indian River County. (Submitted on November 16, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.