Incorporated in 1887, rockledge is the oldest city in brevard county. On the way, they made a short stop at rockledge , florida, and noted that the indian river hotel had closed a few days earlier. Rockledge underwent an expansion further west and south in the 1960s when it became a bedroom community for the nearby kennedy space center. All fhs members receive our newsletter, the society report, a 10% discount at our florida books & gifts bookstore located in cocoa village, and early notice of all events, including our public history forum in may and our annual meeting and symposium in october! This area is not only popular among local historians but also attracts artists and photographers inspired by its scenic beauty. · rockledge was built in 1758 by john ballendine, who also purchased 20 acres and established an iron foundry, a grist mill, a sawmill, bake houses and other businesses on the banks of the nearby occoquan river. · the rockledge drive historic district offers a glimpse into the city’s past with its beautiful riverside homes and lush landscapes. Several hundred families from all over the united states settled in the city with the advent of the apollo missions and the space shuttle program. · im curious if there are any local historians on this page who know of a rockledge city directory or plat map that shows property ownership any time. · rockledge was founded in 1887 and is named for the ledges of coquina rock that line the shores of the indian river here.

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