Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

War of 1812

[Melbourne Military Memorial Park]

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. War of 1812 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The War of 1812 was conducted shortly after America had won its independence from England. The British tried to entice America back into a battle over the Canadian border issues. War was declared on England by President James Madison on June 10, 1812. On December 24, 1814 England signed a peace agreement ending the war. There were 2260 Americans KIA and 4505 WIA. Estimated cost of war $90,000,000.

Erected by Melbourne Military Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1812.

Location. 28° 5.018′ N, 80° 36.823′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Memorial can be reached from Oak Street close to East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located within Melbourne Military Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Oak Street, 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. American Revolutionary War (here, next to this marker); Mexican War (here, next to this marker); Liberty Tree (here, next to this marker); Spanish-American War

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(here, next to this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Cold War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . The 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the War of 1812. (Submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. War of 1812 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.