Eau Gallie, Florida
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Eau Galliewas a city in Brevard County, Florida
from 1857 until 1969 when citizens voted to merge with neighboring Melbourne, Florida
. It is now a small district in the north part of the city, near the Eau Gallie Causeway
. William Henry Gleason
founded the city. From 1874 to 1878 it served as the county seat
of Brevard County, Florida
. In French, Eau Gallie means "rocky water," named for the coquina rocks along the shore of the Indian River Lagoon
.
, the Historic Rossetter House Museum
, the James Wadsworth Rossetter House
on the National Register of Historic Places
, the Karrick Building
, the Roesch House
, and the Winchester Symphony House
.
An area of 14.31 acres (5.8 ha), containing 31 houses, is petitioning for official recognition as a Historic District. The first permanent settler, John Carroll Houston, arrived in 1859.
Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the population is 536,521, making it the 10th most populous county in the state. Influenced by the presence of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard...
from 1857 until 1969 when citizens voted to merge with neighboring Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. As of 2009, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 78,323. The municipal area is the second largest by size and by population in the county. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay – Melbourne – Titusville, Florida...
. It is now a small district in the north part of the city, near the Eau Gallie Causeway
Eau Gallie Causeway
The Eau Gallie Causeway connects Eau Gallie, Florida , with SR A1A near Indian Harbour Beach, across the Indian River Lagoon. Located entirely within the Melbourne city limits, the causeway consists of a main bridge crossing over the Intracoastal Waterway and a relief bridge...
. William Henry Gleason
William Henry Gleason
William Henry Gleason was an American politician from Florida. He was Florida's second Lieutenant Governor and was very briefly, acting Governor.-Early life:...
founded the city. From 1874 to 1878 it served as the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the population is 536,521, making it the 10th most populous county in the state. Influenced by the presence of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard...
. In French, Eau Gallie means "rocky water," named for the coquina rocks along the shore of the Indian River Lagoon
Indian River Lagoon
The Indian River Lagoon is a grouping of three lagoons: Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, and the Indian River, on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. It was originally named Rio de Ais after the Ais Indian tribe, who lived along the east coast of Florida....
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Awards
In 2003, Eau Gallie won a national American Planning Award for its downtown redevelopment. A new sidewalk winds 8,100 feet down Pineapple Avenue; people sit outside in the evening, walk or ride bikes. Streets in the area were paved, and lighting was improved. An art gallery was established. Crime has decreased and dilapidated buildings were torn down.Historic section
Eau Gallie contains a historic area with several notable museums and houses. These include: the Advent Christian Church, Foosaner Art Museum, the Ginter BuildingGinter Building
The Ginter Building is a historic U.S. building located at 1540 Highland Avenue, Eau Gallie, Florida. The building was constructed in 1926 by Clifford Ginter. Over the years, it was used as an apartment building, a rescue mission house, a store, professional offices, and a nursery school....
, the Historic Rossetter House Museum
Historic Rossetter House Museum
The Historic Rossetter House Museum is located at 1320 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida in the historic section of Eau Gallie. The museum consists of the James Wadsworth Rossetter House and Gardens , the William P. Roesch House , and the Houston Family Memorial Cemetery . The museum is owned by...
, the James Wadsworth Rossetter House
James Wadsworth Rossetter House
The James Wadsworth Rossetter House is a historic U.S. home located at 1320 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. The original address of the home was 1328 Houston Street. On July 27, 2005, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places...
on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
, the Karrick Building
Karrick Building (Eau Gallie, Florida)
The Karrick Building is a historic U.S. building located at 1490 Highland Avenue, Eau Gallie, Florida. The building was constructed in 1924 by Jesse Karrick and it was used as a general merchandise and grocery store until 1963. Jesse Karrick was the first proprietor of the store and also served...
, the Roesch House
Roesch House
The Roesch House is a historic U.S. home located at 1320 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida. The house is owned by The Rossetter House Foundation, Inc., managed by the Florida Historical Society, and part of the Historic Rossetter House Museum.-Websites:...
, and the Winchester Symphony House
Winchester Symphony House
Winchester Symphony House is a historic home located in the Eau Gallie-section of Melbourne, Florida. The house was built in 1886. William Treutler, director of the State Bank of Eau Gallie and hotel proprietor in Eau Gallie, built the house. Brevard County and the State of Florida list this...
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An area of 14.31 acres (5.8 ha), containing 31 houses, is petitioning for official recognition as a Historic District. The first permanent settler, John Carroll Houston, arrived in 1859.
Notables
- Zora Neale HurstonZora Neale HurstonZora Neale Hurston was an American folklorist, anthropologist, and author during the time of the Harlem Renaissance...
- lived in cottage on Guava Avenue and Fifth street twice, once in 1929 and again in 1951
See also
- Eau Gallie High SchoolEau Gallie High SchoolEau Gallie High School is located at 1400 Commodore Blvd in the Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, Florida. It is one of four public high schools in Melbourne, along with Melbourne High School, Palm Bay High School, and West Shore Junior/Senior High School....
, originally on Pineapple Avenue, is named after this area - Eau Gallie Public LibraryEau Gallie Public LibraryThe Eau Gallie Public Library was founded in 1898, making it “the second oldest library in Brevard County”, Florida, United States. The founders initially established the library in the Eau Gallie Post Office...
- Kentucky Military InstituteKentucky Military InstituteThe Kentucky Military Institute was a military preparatory school in Lyndon, Kentucky and Venice, Florida, in operation from 1845 to 1971....
which wintered in Eau Gallie from 1907–1921