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

Gen. John B. Castleman House

Photographed By Jamie Cox, October 30, 2011

1. Gen. John B. Castleman House Marker

Inscription. This house was built prior to 1900 by Gen. John B. Castleman, a veteran of the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Gen. Castleman, from Louisville, KY., used this as his winter home for many years.

The General was active in political and civic affairs in Kentucky, and here in Florida enjoyed cruising the Indian River in his yacht. He was one of the prime movers in the building of the first Eau Gallie Yacht Club.

Gen. Castleman died in May, 1918, in Louisville, Ky.

Sponsored by: Dr. and Mrs. Jack Bechtel

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1918.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 28° 7.63′ N, 80° 37.44′ W. Marker was in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker was at the intersection of Young Street and Sunny Point Drive, on the left when traveling east on Young Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 400 Young Street, Melbourne FL 32935, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Hodgson Home and Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Breckenridge Landing (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Hodgson Brothers Store and Boatways (about 400 feet away); Ballard House (about 400 feet away); Site of First Houston Homestead (about 500 feet away); Eau Gallie Yacht Club (about 500 feet away); Houston Pioneer Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Twin Oaks (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Photographed By Diane Murphy, October 2023

2. Gen. John B. Castleman House Marker

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Photographed By Jamie Cox, October 30, 2011

3. Gen. John B. Castleman House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on November 9, 2023, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on November 1, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 2. submitted on October 29, 2023, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. 3. submitted on November 1, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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