On Highland Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m49380) HM
On Lipscomb Street just south of Brothers Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church was organized in the 19th century, in the dining room of Wright and Mary Brothers home on Crane Creek, facing the northwest of Lipscomb street. The house is still standing. The organizers, in addition to the Brothers, . . . — — Map (db m242675) HM
Near Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Britain imposed a heavy tax on the colonies in
1775 causing widespread revolt among the people. On July 4, 1776 the people declared their independence from Britain which initiated the Revolutionary War. This revolution ended on September 3, 1783 . . . — — Map (db m195374) HM WM
On Oak Street at East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Oak Street.
Dedicated to the gallant and victorious men and women who participated in the Battle of the Bulge, World War II, 16 December 1944 thru 25 January 1945 in Belgium and Luxembourg. The greatest battle ever fought by the United States Army. The veterans . . . — — Map (db m195406) WM
On Riverview Drive, 0.1 miles north of Jernigan Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This house was built circa 1898-1900 by William O. Wallace from Indiana, who lived here with his wife, May Bell and their four children. An expert fisherman and musician, Wallace kept backyard pens filled with live alligators, turtles and fish for . . . — — Map (db m73084) HM
On Houston Street north of Young Street, on the left when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m71424) HM
On New Haven Avenue at Melbourne Court, on the right when traveling east on New Haven Avenue.
Many acres in this area were originally owned by Peter Wright a black man and one of the first settlers of this area. He sold his property to Thomas Mason, an English recluse, who later sold the property to Richard W. Goode for $110.
The . . . — — Map (db m50309) HM
On East Strawbridge Avenue (U.S. 192) at Riverview Drive NE, on the left when traveling east on East Strawbridge Avenue.
The first Carleton Hotel was built on this site about 1887, under the ownership of Jennie and Emma Strawbridge, sisters, who were natives of Sharon, PA.
That hotel burned in 1904. At the same time, the Idlewylde Hotel to the north, also burned. . . . — — Map (db m73120) HM
Ernest Kouwen-Hoven, a land developer and promoter of Indialantic-by-the-Sea in 1918-19, realized that if the seaside town was to become a resort-residential community, a bridge must be built from the mainland to the peninsula. He contracted local . . . — — Map (db m110189) HM
This Civil War Memorial is dedicated to those individuals, who were engaged in a massive struggle, for irreconcilable reasons. This conflict solidified a divided
people and brought about a nation under God, indivisible with a
government of the . . . — — Map (db m197239) WM
Near Oak Street at East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The Soviet Union created the Cold War after
WWII ended because of their mistrust of the USA. The result was a period of east-west struggle with tension, competition in arms and
conflicts short of full scale war. The Berlin Airlift and the Cuban . . . — — Map (db m195323) HM WM
The First State Bank building was open for business on the south side of Eau Gallie Boulevard in 1883. One day in 1896, the cashier of the First State Bank was seen boarding a northbound train with two large suitcases. He was never heard from again, . . . — — Map (db m48990) HM
On Highland Avenue at Law Street, on the left when traveling north on Highland Avenue.
The three story building on the corner of Law and Highland was built by the Gleason family in 1910. The third floor was the Masonic temple. The building was built on some of the highest ground in the area and still had an artesian well with enough . . . — — Map (db m48982) HM
On East River Drive, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 1, on the right when traveling east.
This is the original building erected by Harry Crenshaw in 1926 and opened as a hotel and apartments in April of that year.
On February 2, 1928, the hotel became the Melbourne Hospital, operated by Dr. and Mrs. I.M. Hay who came here from St. . . . — — Map (db m48646) HM
On Highland Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Eau Gallie Boulevard (State Road 518), on the right when traveling north.
Lansing Gleason, a descendant of the pioneer Gleason family, recalled that downtown Eau Gallie had numerous fish houses, each with a barrel of whiskey set up at holiday times. A tin cup was provided on a help yourself basis. Things got pretty rowdy . . . — — Map (db m69035) HM
On Highland Avenue north of Creel Street, on the left when traveling north.
This home was built around 1914 for Francina Houston Hancock, a descendant of Eau Gallie's founding family, the Houston's.
In later years, Dr. W. J. Creel and his family bought the house and lived in it until his death in 1970. the Creel's, who . . . — — Map (db m223462) HM
On Eau Gallie Boulevard (State Road 518), on the right. Reported missing.
The first wooden bridge from Eau Gallie to "Eau Gallie Beach" was started in 1924. The bridge was formally opened in February 1926. Soon after John R. Mathers began plans to build a bridge from the barrier island to the tip of Merritt Island. That . . . — — Map (db m75971) HM
On Pineapple Avenue, 0.1 miles north of State Road 518.
This library is the second oldest library in Brevard County. It was founded by the members of the Avilah Club in 1898. Its first location was in the Eau Gallie Post Office (See marker on Highland Avenue.)
The Eau Gallie Woman's club took over . . . — — Map (db m48983) HM
Aaron Bennett established the Eau Gallie Yacht Basin in 1896. But even before that the basin was the terminus of a steamboat line in the days before the railroad reached Eau Gallie.
Phillip David Barbour, a native of Louisville, KY. was the man . . . — — Map (db m48984) HM
On Houston Street, 0.2 miles south of State Road 518.
The Eau Gallie Yacht Club was completed in January, 1912, at a cost of $3,000. The officers of the club were George F. Paddison, President; Col. C. W. Fowler, Vice-President; J.E.M. Hodgson, Secretary and Treasurer. J.A. Carr was Commodore. The . . . — — Map (db m48987) HM
On Front Street, 0.1 miles south of New Haven Ave, on the right when traveling north.
Here at what was once known as Hatterman's Point, in the early years, John Cornthwaite Hector settled and had a store built, completed in 1880 by carpenter U. D. Henderson of Eau Gallie.
Hector was described as "tall, heavy-set, with white hair . . . — — Map (db m48889) HM
On New Haven Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Henry M. Flagler, Florida East Coast Railroad owner, was influenced to extend his railroad south from Rockledge by a Melbourne resident: E.P. Branch. The railroad tracks were built into Eau Gallie about 1892. Considerable delay was experienced in . . . — — Map (db m50308) HM
On South Country Club Road, on the right when traveling north.
A 37-cent donation, given to Florida Institute of Technology founder Jerome P. Keuper (1921-2002), would launch one of the most remarkable stories in American higher education. Keuper, a scientist working at Cape Canaveral, founded Florida Tech in . . . — — Map (db m53822) HM
On New Haven Avenue at Front Street, on the right when traveling east on New Haven Avenue.
Front Street was the original business section of Melbourne. It came into existence in the 1880's as dry goods stores, grocery stores, a fish house boat building and the post office were located along the waterfront.
In 1894, Melbourne's . . . — — Map (db m48886) HM
On Young Street at Sunny Point Drive, on the left when traveling east on Young Street. Reported missing.
This house was built prior to 1900 by Gen. John B. Castleman, a veteran of the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Gen. Castleman, from Louisville, KY., used this as his winter home for many years.
The General was active in political and . . . — — Map (db m235880) HM
In 1926 the Ginter Building was constructed by Clifford Ginter. It was built as a professional building with natural wood floors and high ceilings. The Ginter Building went up during an era of expansion in Eau Gallie, the Florida land boom of the . . . — — Map (db m49359) HM
On Pineapple Avenue at Eau Gallie Boulevard on Pineapple Avenue.
A spur track for the Florida East Coast Railway was once located on the north side of this site. The track went out on a dock where freight and passengers were loaded onto river boats for the journey south.
In 1902, the East Coast Lumber and . . . — — Map (db m49042) HM
The western most building of this complex was built in the period 1919-1921 and the first high school graduating class graduated May 12, 1921 with 13 students.
The building was soon overflowing and six "shacks" were built to care for the . . . — — Map (db m223553) HM
On St. Clair Street at Highland Avenue on St. Clair Street.
The Florida East Coast Railway arrived in Eau Gallie on May 20, 1893. The first engine arrived on June 24, 1893. A ticket from Jacksonville to Eau Gallie was $7.00. Eau Gallie was the terminus while construction continued to Miami. A "Y" was built . . . — — Map (db m110315) HM
1924
The midway city of Melbourne boasts the grand opening of the Melbourne Hotel. Built by developer Elton Hall.
Late 1920's to Early 1960's
Several specialty shops, a barbershop, a taxi dispatch station and drug store enjoyed bustling . . . — — Map (db m236501) HM
On Houston Street, 0.1 miles south of Young Street, on the right when traveling south.
Alexander R. Hodgson, H.U. Hodgson and John Edwin Hodgson, brothers, together with their families, came to Eau Gallie about 1883. They founded the Hodgson Brothers mercantile business at this
location in the 1890s. They later added a marine
ways . . . — — Map (db m49046) HM
On Young Street at Houston Street, on the right when traveling east on Young Street.
The Hodgson Brothers (John, Alexander and Henry) settled in Eau Gallie in 1883, coming here from Canada. They operated a general store and boat ways at the south end of Houston Street and at one time ran a small steamboat line. This building was . . . — — Map (db m71423) HM
On Peachtree Street at West Strawbridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Peachtree Street.
First organized in 1884, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church was erected in 1886 on land donated by Lucy Boardman, who also provided plans for the building. Founding members of the congregation included the Goode, Campbell, Miller, Ely, Ellis and Grubb . . . — — Map (db m52927) HM
On West Strawbridge Avenue at Greenway Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Strawbridge Avenue. Reported missing.
This church was built on a 93-acre site purchased from Wright Brothers. The land, located on the south bank of Crane Creek, and the church were the gift of Lucy Boardman, a winter visitor from New Haven Connecticut.
G.J. Gingras of Cocoa . . . — — Map (db m223605) HM
On Highland Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Montreal Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The pioneer Houston family built its first home just southeast of this location. It was customary in those days of the nineteenth century to bury the dead on the family property, thus this cemetery was established in 1883 when 27 year old Samuel . . . — — Map (db m49047) HM
On Highland Avenue at Hector Street on Highland Avenue.
Descended from 17th Century New England pioneers, James Rossetter (1863-1921) was born in Hamilton County, Florida. Rossetter arrived in Eau Gallie in 1902 and became a leader in the local fishing industry, harvesting the many local waterways as a . . . — — Map (db m49214) HM
On Highland Avenue north of Bud Yeager Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Karrick's Grocery opened in 1918 in a small 16x30 ft. building with an inventory worth $800. Sugar was selling at 28 cents a pound, butter 60 cents a pound, rice 15 cents a pound, and flour $2.35 for 25 pounds. The U.S. was engaged in World War I. . . . — — Map (db m69036) HM
Near Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. Entry into the Korean Conflict by The United States was obtained from the United Nations. An armistice was finally agreed to and signed on July 27,1953. The border between . . . — — Map (db m195321) HM WM
On Eddie Allan Road at Airport Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Eddie Allan Road.
Land Yacht Port-O-Call, travel trailer park, originally for Airstream trailers only, was begun in 1969 on 21 acres leased from Melbourne Airport. In 1979 seven and one half acres were added to the park, making room for a total of 647 trailers. . . . — — Map (db m52376) HM
This monument is dedicated to the memory of Navy and Marine Aviators and two enlisted men who lost their lives during operational flight training at the Naval Air Station in Melbourne Florida during World War II.
Each man paid the supreme . . . — — Map (db m197237) WM
Near Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
We descendants of the heroes of the American Revolution who, by their sacrifices established the United States of America … dedicate this Liberty Tree in their honor. — — Map (db m195559) WM
On South Academy Drive, 0.1 miles north of U.S. 192.
The south side of this building was originally built in 1923 as the home for the Ernest Kouwen-Hoven family. During the year they lived in it, it was the scene of many spectacular parties, as well as more down-to-earth "crab-boils" held on the . . . — — Map (db m66833) HM
On WH Jackson Street east of South Grant Street, on the left when traveling east.
This long-lost cemetery was uncovered in 1980 when area residents pruned back the dense undergrowth and cleared trash to find two tombstones: those of Alice Chambers who died in 1905 and John H. Whitfield, who died in 1901. A few months later, Boy . . . — — Map (db m234908) HM
Little Red Schoolhouse
Melbourne's oldest surviving schoolhouse
built 1883 by John Goode at his house on the river.
Both black and white students, attended 5-6
summer months, sat on benches. Wrote on
slates, drank from well near by. . . . — — Map (db m241654) HM
Near Harbor City Boulevard (U.S. 1). Reported missing.
The Melbourne Hotel was first opened on the evening of September 23, 1924, with several hundred guests in attendance.
Elton Hall was the promoter of the hotel and celebrated his 36th birthday on the day of the opening.
That same year . . . — — Map (db m235879) HM
Near South Harbor City Boulevard (U.S. 1) at Tangerine Street.
This building was started in December, 1926, by Florida Power and Light Co. as a 150-ton ice plant. The plant was to be built in units, with the first unit having a 50-ton capacity. Cost of the building was about $100,000.
However, the ice . . . — — Map (db m48887) HM
On East Fee Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Hickory Street, on the right when traveling west.
The library began in Mrs. Campbell's store called The Bazaar, on lower New Haven Avenue, in 1918.
It soon outgrew the store, moved to a building on the corner of New Haven Ave. and Vernon Place, then across the street to the display room of the . . . — — Map (db m50307) HM
Near Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The war with Mexico was fought over territorial
boundaries in the southern part of Texas. This war lasted from May 3, 1846 to March 10, 1848. The Mexican government ceded two fifths of its territory to the United States which established the . . . — — Map (db m195343) HM WM
This building was erected in 1913 and contained a billiard parlor and restaurant on the ground floor, and the Midway Hotel upstairs. The Melbourne Times moved from its Front Street location to this building almost as soon as it was finished, and . . . — — Map (db m49939) HM
On Eddie Allan Road at Playhouse Road, on the left when traveling south on Eddie Allan Road.
This site was the 129-building Naval Air Station constructed at the Melbourne Municipal Airport at the beginning of World War II. It was commissioned as Operational Training Unit No. 2 on October 20, 1942 and closed on February 15, 1946. The Station . . . — — Map (db m52374) HM
On Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Brevard Art Museum was at one time City Hall, police, and fire department of Eau Gallie. Whenever there was a fire, a siren, located on top of the three story roof, would inform all the local volunteers they were needed. Local businessmen on . . . — — Map (db m223603) HM
This building was the Eau Gallie Post Office circa 1900-1925. Before the advent of automobiles, old-timers recall tying their horses and buggies to the big oak tree in the back.
The building just south of the Post Office was Eau Gallie's first . . . — — Map (db m49235) HM
On Melbourne Court at Melbourne Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Melbourne Court. Reported missing.
The original hotel on this site was built in 1884 on property which Richard W. Goode purchased from Thomas Mason first white settler of Melbourne. Mrs. R.W. Goode operated the "Rooming House." She called it the Goode House.
In 1894, the . . . — — Map (db m223596) HM
Near Thomas Barbour Drive, 0.5 miles north of U.S. 1.
The Ais Indian town of Pentoaya is thought to have been located atop the arc-shaped sand bluffs that surround the western edge of what is now Ballard Park. Pentoaya was an important prehistoric Indian settlement on the east coast of Florida, and was . . . — — Map (db m82819) HM
Near Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The Persian Gulf War [Desert Storm] began when Iraq invaded Kuwait. In early January, 1991, the United States and United Nations forces began an offensive drive that ended when Iraq forces withdrew from Kuwait. A cease fire went into effect on . . . — — Map (db m195251) HM
On Pineapple Avenue, 0.1 miles north of State Road 518, on the left when traveling north.
In 1880 about 200 people lived in the cities of Eau Gallie and Melbourne. Eau Gallie's population in 1886 was 50. By 1890 the combined population in and around the two settlements was 374, of which 187 actually lived within the two communities. . . . — — Map (db m49123) HM
The exact year the Roesch house was built is unknown. It was probably constructed sometime after 1892. It was constructed by William Russell Roesch. Roesch was made city treasurer of Eau Gallie in 1887. Roesch was also mayor of Eau Gallie numerous . . . — — Map (db m49136) HM
On Houston Street, on the right when traveling south.
The first hickory log cabin built by John C. Houston, original settler of Eau Gallie, was erected in this area. Houston came here in 1859 with his older sons and 10 slaves. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Seminole Indian wars and had been . . . — — Map (db m49240) HM
On East Melbourne Avenue west of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
Richard W. Goode, wife Jessie Goode and three small children arrived in the area of Crane Creek in 1877. They came here from Evanston, Illinois.
Goode explored the area, on foot and by boat, while his family remained in the small settlement of . . . — — Map (db m73132) HM
On Eau Gallie Blvd. (County Road 518) 0.2 miles west of U.S. 1, on the right when traveling east.
On the night of March 26, 1944, three B-24 aircraft were flying loose formation from Chatham Field in Savannah, Georgia on a training flight. Somewhere over the Atlantic ocean, two of the planes went down without even giving a distress signal. The . . . — — Map (db m223740) HM
Near Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The Spanish-American War began when Cuban
revolutionaries attempted to gain freedom from Spanish control. American interests in Cuba became the initiative for America to join the revolutionaries and to declare war on Spain. The war took place in . . . — — Map (db m195341) WM
St. John's Episcopal Church parish was founded in 1890, but the church was not built until 1897. The first services were held Feb. 20, 1898. The design of the church is copied from one in Como, Canada, where the Hodgson family formerly lived. The . . . — — Map (db m49137) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m49237) HM
On Strawbridge Avenue (U.S. 192) at U.S. 1, on the right when traveling west on Strawbridge Avenue.
The First Congregational Church of Melbourne had its beginnings in 1887 when Edward Branch and his wife Abbie began to hold regular Bible study and worship meetings. In December 1887, five men and seven women signed a covenant that was the first . . . — — Map (db m66831) HM
Near North Harbor City Boulevard (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles south of Cliff Creek Drive, on the left when traveling north.
With the vision of universal freedom
for all mankind
this tree is dedicated to
CM/Sgt. Herbert Smith
and all
Prisoners of War
and
Missing in Action
1973 — — Map (db m195631) WM
Near North Harbor City Boulevard (U.S. 1) 0.2 miles south of Cliff Creek Drive, on the right when traveling north.
With the vision of universal freedom
for all mankind
this tree is dedicated to
Maj. Richard Kibby
and all
Prisoners of War
and
Missing in Action
1973 — — Map (db m195638) WM
Near West New Haven Avenue (U.S. 192) at McClain Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The Hernandez-Capron Trail parallels I-95 here in Brevard County. Laid out in 1838 by U.S. Army during Second Seminole war, it linked King's Road in St. Augustine and forts along St. John's River with Ft. Capron, 4 mi. north of present Ft. Pierce. . . . — — Map (db m75839) HM
Near Murrell Road, 0.6 miles south of North Wickham Road, on the left when traveling south.
"Nothing occurred to disturb the quiet of the night, except the wolves in the neighboring forest responding howl for howl…"
—Journal of Jacob Rhett Mott, 1838
By the 19th century, American settlements along Florida's . . . — — Map (db m131066) HM
James Wadsworth Rossetter, Sr., came to Eau Gallie in 1902. He purchased this property in 1903. The house was built before the War Between the States and is on the former site of the Houston family's slave quarters. One member of that pioneer . . . — — Map (db m48975) HM
On Pineapple Avenue at Law Street, on the left when traveling south on Pineapple Avenue.
The William H. Gleason House was built around 1884 by William Henry Gleason (c. 1830-1902) and his wife Sarah Griffin Gleason. Gleason came to Florida in 1866 with his wife and two sons from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and settled in Dade County. In . . . — — Map (db m63911) HM
On New Haven Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Almost this entire block was a campground for tin can tourists in the year 1918(?) - 1923. Travelers from all over the country camped here in tents, homemade trailers and even wooden shelters built on the back of Model T Ford trucks. Out houses and . . . — — Map (db m50746) HM
On New Haven Avenue at Front Street, on the left when traveling east on New Haven Avenue.
Originally wooden steps mounted the bluff, providing a means for pedestrians to go from the front street business section to the hotels and residences along the high bluff.
At the top of the steps, along bluff walk, were the Carelton Hotel, . . . — — Map (db m48888) HM
On Highland Avenue at Shady Lane, on the right when traveling south on Highland Avenue.
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 . . . — — Map (db m49280) HM
On Mill Street east of Lipscomb Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Union Cypress Co. was Melbourne’s first big industry, bringing employment, growth and development to the region. Their big cypress/pine sawmill was a three-story, all-steel structure about 50 by 150 feet. Five, 150-horsepower boilers provided . . . — — Map (db m71092) HM
On Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The Vietnam War began in March 1959 when Communist activist Ho Chi Min declared a peoples war to unite all of Vietnam under his Communist leadership. Fifteen years later, and with neither side winning the conflict, the Paris Peace Accords were . . . — — Map (db m195324) HM
Near Oak Street close to East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The War of 1812 was conducted shortly after America had won its independence from England. The British tried to entice America back into a battle over the Canadian border issues. War was declared on England by President James Madison on June 10, . . . — — Map (db m195346) HM WM
World War I was started by Germany over economic and imperialistic rivalries set in motion by the expansion of British, German and Russian empires. On August 1, 1914 Germany
declared war on Russia, Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, 1914 . . . — — Map (db m195335) HM
Near Oak Street south of East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
World War II was caused by Germany’s expansion program initiated by Hitler. England and France declared war on Germany September 3, 1939. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Setting off war in the Pacific. The United States declared war . . . — — Map (db m195331) HM
Near Sunny Point Drive south of Young Street, on the left when traveling south.
This home was started in Dec. 1915, for the S.T. Ballard family, owners of the Ballard Flour Co.
Ginter Brothers had the construction contract and it was said the house cost $40,000 to build.
The Ballards were from Louisville, KY., and . . . — — Map (db m235640) HM
On Thomas Barbour Drive north of Terry Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Naturalist, Author, Director
Harvard University Museum
His love and preservation of nature inspire us in keeping this from becoming “that vanishing Eden” in which he wrote of boyhood adventures when living in Eau Gallie exploring this shell . . . — — Map (db m217727) HM
