Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dr. W. J. Creel & Highland Ave.
Photographed by Jamie Cox, May 14, 2023
1. Dr. W. J. Creel & Highland Ave. Marker
In later years, Dr. W. J. Creel and his family bought the house and lived in it until his death in 1970. the Creel's, who came to Eau Gallie from College Park, Georgia in 1910, first lived in the house at 1667 Highland Avenue before moving across the street. He was the only doctor between Cocoa and Fort Pierce when he came to Eau Gallie. During the depression, he would receive payment for his services in the form of fresh eggs, pies, lawn work, or whatever a person could pay. One summer Dr. Creel delivered 35 babies for $38. He practiced medicine for 54 years until his retirement.
The house to the north was built around 1890 for Carroll Houston. the next house further north was built around 1900, originally with a widow's walk on the roof. Dr. E. E. Macy, a homeopathic physician, owned the house.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 28° 8.022′ N, 80° 37.736′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s Space Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Advent Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Corner of Highland and Law Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Eau Gallie Post Office and Surrounding Area (about 300 feet away); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); William H. Gleason Home (about 500 feet away); The William H. Gleason House
Photographed by Jamie Cox, May 14, 2023
2. Dr. W. J. Creel & Highland Ave. Marker Wide Shot
Regarding Dr. W. J. Creel & Highland Ave.. In addition to the subject house at 1634 Highland, the marker also mentions two other houses which are adjacent to the north which are 1654 and 1664 Highland Ave.
Photographed by Jamie Cox, May 14, 2023
3. 1654 Highland Ave. c. 1890, Carrol Houston's Home
Photographed by Jamie Cox, May 14, 2023
4. 1664 Highland Ave. Formerly Dr. EE Macy's Home
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
