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

American Revolutionary War

[Melbourne Military Memorial Park]

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. American Revolutionary War Marker

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Britain imposed a heavy tax on the colonies in 1775 causing widespread revolt among the people. On July 4, 1776 the people declared their independence from Britain which initiated the Revolutionary War. This revolution ended on September 3, 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris with Britain recognizing the independence of the American colonies and the creation of the United States of America. There were 4435 Americans KIA, and 6188 WIA. Estimated cost of war $101,100,000.

Erected by Melbourne Military Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.

Location. 28° 5.019′ N, 80° 36.824′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Memorial can be reached from Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker located within Melbourne Military Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Oak St, 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. War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); Liberty Tree (here, next to this marker); Mexican War

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. American Revolutionary War Marker

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(here, next to this marker); Spanish-American War (a few steps from 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 . . . Overview of the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on April 11, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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 90 times since then and 32 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.