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

Breckenridge Landing

Photographed by Jamie Cox, January 21, 2014

1. Breckenridge Landing Marker

Inscription. Following the Civil War, Confederate Secretary of War, John C. Breckenridge, and his entourage came down the Indian River in a sailboat on their journey to Cuba where Breckenridge knew he would be safe from prosecution by the United States Government.

After leaving Titusville, his boat sprang a leak. Breckenridge saw John C. Houston’s dock, which was located about where the dock at Ramshur Tower is now located. Breckenridge stopped to ask Houston’s assistance in caulking the leak and making repairs. Houston, a Confederate sympathizer, gave his assistance. Breckenridge made his escape to Cuba.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 28° 7.662′ N, 80° 37.505′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. It is on Houston Street north of Young Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1279 Houston Street, Melbourne FL 32935, 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: Site of First Houston Homestead (a few steps from this marker); Hodgson Home and Drugstore (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houston Pioneer Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Twin Oaks (about 300 feet away);

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The James W. Rossetter House (about 400 feet away); Roesch House (about 500 feet away); Hodgson Brothers Store and Boatways (about 500 feet away); James Wadswsorth Rossetter House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Gen. John B. Castleman House (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. The marker is in front of Victoria Landing Assisted Living facility, which replaced Ramshur Tower mentioned on the marker.

Victoria Landing Assisted Living Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jamie Cox, January 21, 2014

2. Victoria Landing Assisted Living Tower

The former Ramshur Tower.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2014, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,607 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2014, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.