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Located in Brevard County, Florida, Melbourne was established in 1867. L3Harris Technologies, a major defense contractor, is headquartered in Melbourne. Named after Melbourne, Australia by a homesick former resident.
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Founded 1867 | Population 88,000 | Peak 88,000 (2024) | County Brevard County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Melbourne, Florida

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1867Founded: Named after Melbourne, Australia.
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1960Parks & Recreation: Melbourne developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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1962Space Race Growth: Kennedy Space Center proximity drives growth.
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2000Aerospace Hub: Harris Corp (now L3Harris) and defense contractors.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1867 Culture
Founded
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
1962 Science
Space Race Growth
2000 Industry
Aerospace Hub

Did You Know?

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L3Harris Technologies, a major defense contractor, is headquartered in Melbourne.
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Named after Melbourne, Australia by a homesick former resident.
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Part of Florida's 'Space Coast' near Kennedy Space Center.
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Melbourne is located in Brevard County, Florida.
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Melbourne was founded in 1867.

Famous People from Melbourne, Florida

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Jim Morrison
Actor, Composer · Born Dec 8, 1943 · Died Jul 3, 1971 (age 27)
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Darrell Hammond
Comedian, Television Actor · Born Oct 8, 1955 · Age 70
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Will Perdue
Basketball Player · Born Aug 29, 1965 · Age 60
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Tim Wakefield
Baseball Player · Born Aug 2, 1966 · Died Oct 1, 2023 (age 57)
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Isaac C. Singleton Jr.
Actor, Stunt Performer · Born Aug 1, 1967 · Age 58
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