Sebastian, Florida, was established as a fishing village as early as the 1870s. In the early 1880s, David Peter Gibson and Thomas New became the first non-indigenous settlers in Sebastian. New founded a post office called New Haven and he held the position of postmaster, until his removal for misuse of office. In 1882, Sebastian was officially established as St. Sebastian. In 1923, Sebastian was incorporated as a city.]]> U.S. Postal Service Routing Slip (July 27, 1979)." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/7666.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Women Riding Decorated Post Office Scooters." RICHES of Central Florida. https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/7664.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>