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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Founded1867|Population88,000|Peak88,000(2024)|CountyBrevard County
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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.