Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Advent Christian Church
Photographed by Jamie Cox, November 4, 2011
1. Advent Christian Church Marker
On October 10, 1910, the original church, known as the Second Advent Church of Eau Gallie, was formally organized by the Rev. H. V. Skipper. Early meetings were held in neighborhood homes and in the Riverside Hotel, owned by John R. Mathers. Mathers and his family were the first members.
In 1914 a church building was built at 1598 Highland Avenue next to the old Eau Gallie Post Office. There were 30 church members in 1914. The Mathers, Goodwins, Booths, Thompsons, Carters, St. Clairs, Weldons, Bells, Simmons, Harts and Baxters.
In 1946 plans were made for a new church building. Much of the materials and furnishing of the old building were incorporated into the new church. The first service held in the new church building was on August 1, 1948 with only five members present. Mr. & Mrs. J. L. St. Clair, Mr. & Mrs. Albert Thompson, and Mrs. Sallie Bell. On Sept. 2, 1948, the Rev. Bixler conducted the first service by a minister.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1777.
Location. 28° 7.99′ N, 80° 37.715′ W. Marker
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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); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. W. J. Creel & Highland Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginter Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Highland and St. Clair Street (about 500 feet away); Corner of Highland and Law Street
Photographed by Jamie Cox, November 4, 2011
2. St. Paul's Thrift Shop
Formerly Advent Christian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,147 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
