Sebastian in Indian River County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Sebastian

Photographed By Jay Kravetz, June 2, 2016

1. Sebastian Marker

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Settled in the 1870's, Sebastian became an important trading and fishing center during the era of the river steamers. To improve commerce and fishing, pioneers in 1886 attempted unsuccessfully to link the ocean with the river via the Sebastian Inlet. A channel was successfully cut in 1895, but a storm filled the inlet with sand shortly afterwards. In 1921, it was reopened only to be closed again by erosion. Jetties were constructed later to protect the channel permanently.

Erected 1963 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-98.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 27° 49.038′ N, 80° 28.138′ W. Marker is in Sebastian, Florida, in Indian River County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Indian River Drive, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. In front of the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Main Street, Sebastian FL 32958, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Hardee Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sebastian Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Roseland (approx. 2.1 miles away); Site of Survivors’ and Salvagers’ Camp (approx. 2.4 miles away); Moore's Point (approx. 2.6 miles away); Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sebastian.

Photographed By Jay Kravetz, June 2, 2016

2. Sebastian Marker

Sebastian Marker with Sebastian Area Chamber of Commerce in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 16, 2021

3. Sebastian Marker with Sebastian Area Chamber of Commerce in background

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2016, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on June 16, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.