Sebastian in Indian River County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cannon
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026
1. Cannon Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1715.
Location. 27° 49.115′ N, 80° 28.18′ W. Marker is in Sebastian, Florida, in Indian River County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 1. The marker is located along the parking lot to Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1322 US-1, Sebastian FL 32958, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Nuestra Senora de Atocha (a few steps from this marker); 1715 "Spanish Plate Fleet" (a few steps from this marker); Iron Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Historic Hardee Oak (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sebastian (about 500 feet away); Sebastian Grammar School (approx. 0.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sebastian.
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026
2. Cannon and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
