The First Congregational Church of Melbourne
N 28° 04.797 W 080° 36.225
17R E 538931 N 3106122
The First Congregational Church of Melbourne - Historic Marker - is located at intersection of Strawbridge Avenue U.S.-192 and U.S.-1, Melbourne, Florida.
Waymark Code: WMMKEE
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2014
Views: 20
The Text on the Historical Marker reads as follows:
"The First Congregational Church of Melbourne had its beginnings in 1887 when Edward Branch and his wife Abbie began to hold regular Bible study and worship meetings. In December 1887, five men and seven women signed a covenant that was the first step toward construction of a church building. In 1892, local businessman W. H. Powell donated a corner lot on Second Street (Strawbridge) and Washington Street (U.S. Hwy. 1) for a church. The church, a frame building with a steeple, was designed by R. J. Anderson, a local builder and was completed in 1893 at a cost of $2,065. Records show that exactly $2,512,12 was collected for the church's construction. The leftover funds were used to start an organ fund. The first church service was held on Sunday, July 2, 1893. In 1929, the church was greatly expanded by four large stucco-covered additions, and in 1959 stained glass windows were added. Between 1960 and 1999, the building survey as the United Church of Christ-Congregational. On January 3, 2000, the building was sold to His Place Ministries East Coast, Inc., for continued use as a church."
Sponsored by:
The Brevard County Historical Commission
The Brevard County Tourist Development Council
and The Florida Department of State.
Marker Number: F-767
Date: 2013
County: Brevard
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: The Brevard County Historical Commission - The Brevard County Tourist Development Council - and The Florida Department of State.
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