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

Eau Gallie Yacht Club

Photographed By Jamie Cox, October 30, 2011

1. Eau Gallie Yacht Club Marker

Inscription. The Eau Gallie Yacht Club was completed in January, 1912, at a cost of $3,000. The officers of the club were George F. Paddison, President; Col. C. W. Fowler, Vice-President; J.E.M. Hodgson, Secretary and Treasurer. J.A. Carr was Commodore. The initiation fee was $10, with annual dues at $5.00. A life membership cost $100. The club had a registered membership of 40 with two being life members. A motor boat contest was held each February with valuable prizes offered. In the early part of the 20th Century Saturday night dances were customary, with the Kentucky Military Institute Orchestra furnishing the music.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1912.

Location. 28° 7.55′ N, 80° 37.48′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is on Houston Street, 0.2 miles south of State Road 518. Southernmost house on left at end of Houston Street. There is a small park at the end of the street overlooking the harbor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1149 Houston 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. Hodgson Brothers Store and Boatways (within shouting distance of this marker); Pentoaya (within shouting distance of this marker); A tribute to Thomas Barbour

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ballard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hodgson Home and Drugstore (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Breckenridge Landing (about 700 feet away); Site of First Houston Homestead (about 700 feet away); Houston Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

More about this marker. Marker may be partially concealed by vegetation.

Regarding Eau Gallie Yacht Club. The building is now a private house.

Photographed By Jamie Cox, May 14, 2023

2. Eau Gallie Yacht Club Marker

The marker is at the south end of Houston street on the Eau Gallie River.

Eau Gallie Yacht Club Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Cox, October 30, 2011

3. Eau Gallie Yacht Club Building

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 994 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 30, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 2. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 3. submitted on October 30, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.