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

St. John's Episcopal Church

Photographed by Karen Cox, October 30, 2011

1. St. John's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. St. John's Episcopal Church parish was founded in 1890, but the church was not built until 1897. The first services were held Feb. 20, 1898. The design of the church is copied from one in Como, Canada, where the Hodgson family formerly lived. The Hodgsons became one of the first families of St. John's. Funds for building the church were raised by having musicals, plays and Valentine Day entertainments at the casino on Guava Avenue and at parishioners' homes. The interior beams of the church are shaped in the form of an inverted ark, the symbol of salvation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1892.

Location. 28° 7.63′ N, 80° 37.64′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. It is on Young Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 Young Street, Melbourne FL 32934, 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: Eau Gallie Yacht Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); Houston Pioneer Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Twin Oaks (about 500 feet away); Roesch House (about 600 feet away); The James W. Rossetter House (about 700 feet away); Site of First Houston Homestead

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(about 700 feet away); Breckenridge Landing (about 800 feet away); James Wadswsorth Rossetter House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

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Photographed by Jamie Cox, October 30, 2011

2. St. John's Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,013 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.