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

St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Photographed by Jamie Cox, November 4, 2011

1. St. Paul's United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. A Methodist circuit rider, with the aid of early settlers in Eau Gallie, erected a small mission cut out of logs on the north bank of Horse Creek. It was finished with a puncheon floor. Travel to the services was by boat. From 1888 until 1900 the Methodists met in the new Baptist church located on the corner of Montreal and Highland Avenue when it was not being used by its congregation.

The Eau Gallie Methodists were issued a charter in 1900 and a building drive was begun. A sanctuary was built in 1903, south of the present sanctuary. This sanctuary burned down on August 6, 1965. The old sidewalk to the sanctuary and the church bell are the only items that survived the fire. The present sanctuary was built by Joe Wickham in 1957.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 28° 7.973′ N, 80° 37.696′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. It is on Highland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1596 Highland Avenue, 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: Old Eau Gallie Post Office and Surrounding Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Advent Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Ginter Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. W. J. Creel & Highland Ave. (about 400 feet away); Highland and St. Clair Street (about 400 feet away); Old City Hall Complex (about 600 feet away); Population on the Rise (about 600 feet away); Karrick's Grocery (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church Marker on Highland Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jamie Cox, May 15, 2023

2. St. Paul's United Methodist Church Marker on Highland Avenue

The marker is near the tall palm tree at center. This view is looking south along Highland Avenue.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church Steeple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jamie Cox, November 4, 2011

3. St. Paul's United Methodist Church Steeple

St. Paul's Methodist Fire Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jamie Cox, November 4, 2011

4. St. Paul's Methodist Fire Marker

Secondary marker placed in 1985 identifying walkway to church destroyed by fire. It reads:
1900 – 1985
This walkway led to the first St. Paul Sanctuary
We dedicate this place in memory of those who built the church and worshiped here
Matt. 16:18
The bible verse of Matthew 16:18 is "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." NIV

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,536 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 6, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.