Houston Pioneer Cemetery, Melbourne

Name: Houston Pioneer Cemetery
Address: Melbourne, United States

#20 among attractions in Melbourne

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Facts and practical information

The Houston Pioneer Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Eau Gallie, Florida. It is located within Rossetter Park off Highland Avenue between Oak Street and Shady Lane near the James Wadsworth Rossetter House. The cemetery includes graves of original settlers from Eau Gallie such as John Caroll Houston, III and his wife Mary Virginia Houston. The Houston Memorial Park is also located here with a memorial from 1947 located adjacent to the cemetery. This memorial dates the first grave at 1865, but no headstone contains that date. John Caroll Houston, IV was buried here. ()

Established: 1883 (141 years ago)Coordinates: 28°7'41"N, 80°37'33"W

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Houston Pioneer Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Foosaner Art Museum, Ballard Park, Eau Gallie Public Library, Historic Rossetter House Museum.

~1590 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Foosaner Art Museum, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Foosaner Art Museum, formerly the Brevard Art Museum, was located along the Indian River in the Eau Gallie Arts District, 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida.
0.4 miS
Park
Ballard Park, Melbourne
11 min walk • Ballard Park is a public park located at 924 Thomas Barbour Drive, Melbourne, Florida and is situated on the Indian River Lagoon and the Eau Gallie River in what was historically Eau Gallie, FL.
~1500 ftN
Library
Eau Gallie Public Library, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Eau Gallie Public Library was founded in 1898, making it the second oldest library in the Brevard County Library System, Florida, United States. The founders initially established the library in the Eau Gallie Post Office.
~230 ftN
Museum, History museum
Historic Rossetter House Museum, Melbourne
2 min walk • The Historic Rossetter House Museum is located at 1320 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Florida in the historic section of Eau Gallie.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Eau Gallie Causeway, Melbourne
15 min walk • 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.
~70 ftN
Park
Rossetter Park, Melbourne
1 min walk • Rossetter Park is a public park located on the East side of Highland Avenue between Oak Street and Shady Lane in Eau Gallie, Florida. The park contains the Houston Pioneer Cemetery. The park also contains several grand old live oaks festooned with hanging moss.
~1740 ftW
City, Neighbourhood
Eau Gallie, Melbourne
9 min walk • Eau Gallie is a section of the city of Melbourne, Florida, located on the city's northern side. It was an independent city in Brevard County from 1860 until 1969. That year residents of Eau Gallie and Melbourne voted to merge their governments. A subsequent vote resulted in the combined jurisdiction being named Melbourne.
~1540 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Eau Gallie Historic District, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Eau Gallie Historic District is a historic district in Eau Gallie, Florida. It contains several old buildings. It also contains the Eau Gallie Arts District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Houston Pioneer Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Rossetter Park, Melbourne (1 min walk), Historic Rossetter House Museum, Melbourne (2 min walk), Eau Gallie Public Library, Melbourne (8 min walk), Eau Gallie Historic District, Melbourne (8 min walk).

How to get to Houston Pioneer Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houston Pioneer Cemetery:

Bus

North Harbor City Boulevard / Ballard Drive • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)
Apollo Blvd. Across From Melbourne Plaza • Lines: 24, 25 (24 min walk)