Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Eau Gallie Yacht Basin
Photographed By Jamie Cox, October 30, 2011
1. Eau Gallie Yacht Basin Marker
Phillip David Barbour, a native of Louisville, KY. was the man who really developed the Yacht basin, beginning about 1920.
He established the Eau Gallie boat concern and made improvements to the harbor. During the period of Barbour's ownership, yachtsmen from all over the country kept their yachts here and the basin became renown in yachting circles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 28° 7.62′ N, 80° 37.67′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is on Young Street, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 589 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 marker. St. John's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Houston Pioneer Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Twin Oaks (about 700 feet away); Roesch House (about 800 feet away); The James W. Rossetter House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Houston Homestead
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Photographed By Jamie Cox, March 19, 2004
2. Eau Gallie Yacht Basin Marker
Photographed By Jamie Cox, October 30, 2011
3. Eau Gallie Yacht Basin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
