At the height of the Cold War mistrust, scientist from around the world pressed for international cooperation in finding out more about the Sun, the Earth and its atmosphere. From July 1957 to December 1958, scientists from 67 nations worked . . . — — Map (db m176221) HM
With the new found power and guidance combination of the Atlas-Agena system, we now had the ability to successfully aim unmanned exploratory missions at other worlds. Teams of scientists, who could only explore the heavens with telescopes until . . . — — Map (db m176399) HM
Dedicated by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution with deepest appreciation for the tremendous sacrifices made by America’s Women Veterans — — Map (db m164618) WM
With its inaugural liftoff from Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex-17 on February 14, 1989, the Delta II ushered in a new era in space flight.
The Delta II served as the launch vehicle for the Air Force’s first Global Positioning System . . . — — Map (db m176869) HM
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket utilizes components from Apollo, Space Shuttle and newly developed spacecraft hardware. Built to go farther than ever before, the SLS's first mission will be to . . . — — Map (db m176789) HM
Established in 1892, the Bethel A.M.E. Church of Merritt Island was the first African Methodist Episcopal church on North Tropical Trail, located on land James R. Ragan originally acquired through the Homestead Act in 1895. The wooden church sat on . . . — — Map (db m101067) HM
Space was just for science fiction fans until the world’s first man-made satellite—the USSR’s Sputnik—beep, beep, beeped down at us from orbit. At the time, there were many views about the exploration of space. “War Hawks” imagined a future with . . . — — Map (db m176323) HM
Dedicated to the recipients of the nation’s oldest military decoration “The Purple Heart”
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind . . . — — Map (db m164817) WM
Dennis Sawyer Memorial Park was established in 1956 when R.V. and Hazel Woods deeded three acres of land for use as an African American cemetery. It was originally managed by Greater Mount Olive AME Church, but years later, the cemetery deteriorated . . . — — Map (db m192604) HM
Over three years from 2013-16, Navy veteran Jim McDole, of part Choctaw and Cherokee Heritage, carved this magnificent first buffalo hunt from a large block of fallon Chinese tallow. McDole was a homeless veteran during most of his labors. The . . . — — Map (db m164840) WM
In 1892, Frank Cass Allen, a Georgiana merchant, began building a 0.6-mile standard-gauge railway with steel rail and wood ties across Merritt’s Island at this location, connecting docks on the Indian and Banana Rivers. It was part of his private . . . — — Map (db m94408) HM
Georgianna United Methodist Church was built in the community of Georgiana on Merritt's Island in 1886. The ringing of the church bell still marks the beginning of worship as it has for many decades. Franklin C. Allen, Jr., a local homesteader, . . . — — Map (db m102267) HM
No one has ever counted the number of technical challenges we needed to overcome in the infant days of America’s space program. Many of the early rockets would lift just a few feet of their launch platforms before falling back and exploding. . . . — — Map (db m176658) HM
In 1960, the first live television signal to cross an ocean created an instant sensation and spawned a communication revolution. The signal bounced off a huge Mylar balloon we called Echo, which was launched into orbit by a Delta rocket in August . . . — — Map (db m176402) HM
The Sams family came to Brevard County from South Carolina in 1875 to take advantage of the 1860 Homestead Act. The family consisted of John Hanahan Sams, his wife Sarah, their five children, John's brother William Sams, and his sister, Catherine . . . — — Map (db m176325) HM
In 1868, the Field family landed on Merritt Island to start a new life. A year later, much of the family returned to Macon, Georgia, but the two eldest brothers John R. (J.R.) and Samuel J. (Sam) Field remained. Using the Homestead Act of 1862, they . . . — — Map (db m140801) HM
Has been erected to Honor and Remember
All Veterans Who Died and Served in the
Cause of Freedom, Preserving Democracy of
South Korea 1950 – 1953 – and on
Against Communist Aggression
Freedom is Not Free
. . . — — Map (db m164614) WM
The Atlas rocket gave us the power to reach orbit, but it was the Agena on top that bridged the huge gap between getting there and getting down to work. The Agena was powered by an engine we could turn on and off at will. It was also the first to . . . — — Map (db m176663) HM
The first challenge was getting the hardware into space. But even the biggest rocket would be no more than fireworks if we couldn’t ride along – even if was just electronically for the time being. The devices and systems needed for space . . . — — Map (db m176646) HM
Wt: 24 tons 46 mm cannon 45mph
Use: reconnaissance Crew: 4
Replaced World War II M24 Chaffee Tank
Manufacturer: Cadillac Motor Car Division of GM
Production: Cleveland, Ohio 1951-1954
Total Manufactured: 5,467
Worldwide Service . . . — — Map (db m164643) HM
After six month journey’s NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, landed on Mars in January, 2004. Initially intended to last 92 days, both rovers exceeded expectations with Spirit lasting six years and Opportunity exploring the . . . — — Map (db m177159) HM
Awarded by the United States of America for “Conspicuous” Gallantry and Intrepidity at the Risk of His or Her Life above and beyond the Call of Duty while engaged in an action against any enemy of the United States. . . . — — Map (db m164675) WM
NASA maintains a fleet of Northrop T-38 Talon supersonic jets for astronaut training and proficiency flights. The jets were produced for the U.S. Air Force between 1961 and 1972.
Most space buffs will recognize the T-38 jet as the . . . — — Map (db m177138) HM
Timeline
1990
Aug. 2: Iraq Invades Kuwait
Aug. 7: F-15’s Depart to Persian Gulf
Aug. 7: USS Independence to Persian Gulf
Nov. 8: 200,000 Troops Depart U.S.
Nov. 29: U.N. Authorizes Force
1991
Jan. 12: U.S. Congress . . . — — Map (db m164667) HM WM
Their valor and sacrifice took the fight to the enemy likely saving many American lives at home. They gave the Afghan people their best chance in history to be free of fear and oppression.
“All Gave Some Some Gave All” . . . — — Map (db m164673) WM
"Operation Iraqi Freedom"
U.S. Served in Iraq 1.5 mil.
WIA 32,226, 4 MOH Awarded, KIA 4,491
Brevard County Service Members killed while serving in Iraq
Army PFC Michael Creighton Weldon, 20
Palm Bay, KIA 29 Mar 2003 . . . — — Map (db m164824) WM
NASA’s Orion spacecraft built by Lockheed Martin will take humans farther than they’ve ever gone before! Orion is the exploration vehicle that will carry the crew to space, provide emergency escape, if needed, sustain the crew during the space . . . — — Map (db m176730) HM
This memorial honors all Prisoners of War, remembering the tremendous hardships endured at the hands of their ruthless enemies as they braved captivity. The resilience and strength of the American service men and women showed great devotion and . . . — — Map (db m164845) WM
Provost Hall was originally constructed in 1910 as the Georgiana Club house on land provided by Charles D. Provost and his wife Gertrude Breese Provost. Until their grandchildren, Charles D. Provost and his sister, Mary Virginia Provost Katz, gave . . . — — Map (db m94407) HM
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 – 1783
Presented by Brevard Space Coast Regents . . . — — Map (db m217722) HM WM
The primary function of the SATAN tracking antenna was to receive radio signals in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) range of 136 to 137 megahertz from orbiting unmanned spacecraft.
In service from 1964 until 1979 . . . — — Map (db m13923) HM
Saturn V, the United States’ largest and most powerful launch vehicle, was designed to hurl American astronauts in an Apollo capsule to the Moon. Composed of three stages and an instrument unit, the Saturn V, which stood 111 meters (363 feet) tall, . . . — — Map (db m105211) HM
In Memory of
September, 11th, 2001
These two pieces of steel recovered from ground zero, stand in honor of all of those who lost their lives that day in a coordinated terrorist attack on the
“World Trade Center”
New York . . . — — Map (db m164692) WM
In Memory of
September, 11th, 2001
These two pieces of steel recovered from ground zero, stand in honor of all of those who lost their lives that day in a coordinated terrorist attack on the
“World Trade Center”
New York . . . — — Map (db m165351) WM
Less than three years after Sputnik, NASA began test firing the Saturn I, the first launch vehicle created specifically for the space program. It was the largest rocket ever built in America and lead to the development of the huge Saturn V. The . . . — — Map (db m176664) HM
America’s newfound enthusiasm for space opened the door for an army of scientific visionaries who had dreamed of this opportunity for generations. It wasn’t just telescopes anymore. It was going there, taking notes, building the immeasurable . . . — — Map (db m176329) HM
"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 m164622) WM
St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Courtenay was formed by the Porcher, LaRoche, Sams and other families that settled on north Merritt Island after leaving the Charleston, South Carolina area in 1875 due to the loss of their homes and plantations during . . . — — Map (db m101022) HM
Looking into the rearview mirror, we can only shake our heads at the fear and paranoia that chained two powerful nations to a seesaw of guided missiles and possible nuclear destruction. In that mirror we should also remember that it was the Cold . . . — — Map (db m176565) HM
There were 33,331 soldiers from Florida who served in World War I. Many served in the 31st Infantry Division. A division composed of soldiers primarily from Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Nicknamed the “Dixie Division”.
This . . . — — Map (db m164625) WM
Before the Clifton Schoolhouse was built, Butler Campbell and Andrew Jackson’s children were home schooled by a black teacher, Mr. Mahaffey. The teacher was paid five dollars for each student, after examination by the County School Superintendent. . . . — — Map (db m107986) HM
What began as a competition of fear in 1958 became a quest for common ground 17 years later. On July 15, 1975, Russia launched their Soyuz spacecraft into orbit. Seven hours later, the Saturn IB launched an Apollo Command Service Module fitted . . . — — Map (db m176585) HM
The last naval battle of the American Revolutionary War took place off the coast of Cape Canaveral on March 10, 1783. The fight began when three British ships sighted two Continental Navy ships, the Alliance commanded by Captain John Barry . . . — — Map (db m217593) HM
Edwin Dennis Sawyer (1874-1964) was born in the Bahamas, the second child of freed slave Alfred Sawyer. From age 18-25, Dennis worked on a ship and then in Ft. Pierce as a fisherman. In 1898, after moving to Cocoa, he married Rebecca Dallas. The . . . — — Map (db m192603) HM
The most powerful liquid-fueled rocket engine ever produced, the F-1 engine, was a critical component in sending astronauts to the moon during the Apollo Program. Developed under the direction of Wernher von Braun, the Saturn V rocket was the . . . — — Map (db m176600) HM
The Delta was the fourth configuration of the Thor-Able launch vehicle. Although not part of the human space program, and never achieving the fame of the Redstone, Atlas or Saturn, the Delta and its 34 variations have been the workhorse of . . . — — Map (db m176638) HM
Humanity In War
This monument honors all military members of the Chaplain Corps. Remember those who serve our troops be they Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist or any other religion.
The first chaplain was commissioned on . . . — — Map (db m164838) WM
The Ais were one of the most influential and powerful tribes in Florida when Spanish Army Lt. Alvaro Mexia mapped Ulumay Lagoon in 1605. He wrote in his diary “Here is the town of Ulumay, the first one of the province of Ais. In back of and . . . — — Map (db m72602) HM
[Side 1} To Honor the Fallen from those Nations whose soldiers fought along side America. {Side 2} This memorial is dedicated to the public in September 2022 with the support of The Dao’s Family • The Doan’s Family • Col. Joseph W. . . . — — Map (db m217872) HM WM
Dedicated to those who have served in the Armed Services of the United States
Board of County Commissioners
Carol Senne, Chairman District III
Truman Scarborough, Jr. District I
Roger W. Dobson District II
Sue Schmitt . . . — — Map (db m164826) WM
This countdown clock from Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site is considered one of the most-viewed timekeepers in the world, second only to London’s Big Ben Clock. Built in 1969 during the Apollo program, the clock counted down launches for the . . . — — Map (db m176218) HM
If the Mercury missions proved that humans could survive and work in the most hostile environment ever explored, it was the Gemini Program that tested and proved the skills and systems we needed to get to the moon and back.
On June 3, . . . — — Map (db m176724) HM
Lest We Forget
European Theater
Morocco , Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily, Salerno, Naples, Corsica, Anzio, Cassino
V.E. Day 8 May 1945
Pacific Theater
Pearl Harbor, Philippines, Wake Island, Guam, Bataan, Battle of . . . — — Map (db m164687) WM
