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

Twin Oaks

Photographed By Jamie Cox, October 30, 2011

1. Twin Oaks Marker

Inscription. The two large oak trees that lent their presence to the naming of this house have been damaged and subsequently cut down because of a windstorm. The house has significant history because it was built in the early part of the twentieth century for a Mrs. Glenn whose son, Frank, was a student at Kentucky Military Institute. The Institute was located just off Sarno Road, on the south shores of the Eau Gallie River, west of the railroad tracks.

In the period of about 1917-1920, Mrs. Glenn's niece, Jean Faircloth, lived here during the winter months. In 1935 Jean Faircloth became the second wife of General Douglas MacArthur, leader of the Allied forces in the Pacific during World War II.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, World II • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 28° 7.677′ N, 80° 37.564′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Shady Lane, on the right when traveling south on Highland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Melbourne FL 32935, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Houston Pioneer Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Roesch House (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The James W. Rossetter House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Houston Homestead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Breckenridge Landing (about 300 feet away); James Wadswsorth Rossetter House (about 400 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Hodgson Home and Drugstore (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Twin Oaks Marker and House on Highland Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jamie Cox, May 14, 2023

2. Twin Oaks Marker and House on Highland Avenue

Twin Oaks House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jamie Cox, October 30, 2011

3. Twin Oaks House

Twin Oaks with H. Collins image. Click for full size.

1924

4. Twin Oaks with H. Collins

My grandparents Mark and America Cobb, with my mother Georgie Cobb McKown used to spend winters at Twin Oaks in the 1920s. They were from Clendenin, West Virginia. I don't know who H. Collins was.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 989 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 2. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 3. submitted on November 7, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 4. submitted on March 29, 2021, by Lynn Anderson of Chillicothe, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.