Rockledge Collection

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Title

Rockledge Collection

Alternative Title

Rockledge Collection

Subject

Rockledge (Fla.)

Description

Rock Ledge was officially founded in 1887, making it the oldest incorporated municipality in Brevard County, Florida. Early industry depended upon citrus and tourism. In the 20th century, the spelling changed to one word: Rockledge. Wealthy tourists continued to visit Rockledge, causing the town's population to increased ten times during winters. For much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Rockledge was only accessible via boat and rail. In 1915, the Dixie Highway was completed, thus providing road access to the city.

Contributor

Van Horn, Bob

Language

eng

Type

Collection

Coverage

Rockledge, Florida

Curator

Cepero, Laura

Digital Collection

RICHES MI

External Reference

Field, A. Clyde, Ada Edmiston Parrish, and George Leland Harrell. Cocoa and Rockledge. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Pub, 2008.

Collection Items

Barton Avenue Postcard
A postcard depicting Barton Avenue in Rockledge, Florida. Barton Avenue is the site of the first residential subdivision in Rockledge. The Barton Avenue Residential District, which was designated on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in…
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