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.
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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
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 738 times since then and 25 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.
