Melbourne, Coastal municipality in Brevard County, Florida, US
Melbourne stretches along Florida's Space Coast with an elevation of 4 meters, featuring residential neighborhoods near the Indian River Lagoon, Atlantic beaches, and commercial districts.
The settlement originated in 1867 when Cornthwaite John Hector established a community called Crane Creek, which later adopted the name Melbourne after the Australian city.
The city maintains several educational institutions, parks, and hosts annual events including the Melbourne Arts Festival and regular food distribution programs for local residents.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport connects travelers to multiple destinations while public buses operate throughout the city's main areas and shopping districts.
The National Weather Service office in Melbourne coordinates meteorological operations for East Central Florida, monitoring weather patterns across multiple counties.
Location: Brevard County
Location: Florida
Inception: 1867
Founders: Cornthwaite John Hector
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Website: https://www.melbourneflorida.org/
Website: https://melbourneflorida.org
GPS coordinates: 28.08363,-80.60811
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
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Melbourne Bone Bed
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Melbourne Causeway
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Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts
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American Muscle Car Museum
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Green Gables
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Eau Gallie Causeway
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Henegar Center
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Andretti Thrill Park
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William H. Gleason House
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Original Melbourne Village Hall
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Ginter Building
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Old Eau Gallie Post Office
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