1876Architecture
Other sources refer to a man named Cephas Bailey Magruder, who built his home after settling in the area in 1876 near the Indian River.
1887Government
== History ==
Rockledge was officially founded on August 7, 1887, making it the oldest incorporated municipality in Brevard County.
1888History
President Grover Cleveland and his wife visited the city in 1888.
1911History
Up until about 1911, access to Rockledge was via boat and rail.
1915Architecture
The Dixie Highway was completed in 1915 and spanned most of Florida.
1929Government
=== Mayors ===
Fiske 1929–1933
Geiger 1940–1952
J.W.
1939Architecture
In 1939–1940, a winter visitor donated the money to construct a hospital.
1941Government
In 1941, 10-bed Wuesthoff Hospital was established with a $12,500 gift given by the heirs of Eugene Wuesthoff and matching contributions from 500 Rockledge community residents.
1957History
Wilkins 1957–1958
Curt Barnes 1959–1962
J.W.
1963History
Wilkins 1963–1964
Grady 1965–1974
Jack Oates 1975–1998
Larry L.
1999History
Schultz 1999–2010
Thomas J.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,170 people, 7,864 households, and 5,677 families residing in the city.
2006History
Also, in 2006, an estimated 106 permits for 341 units were issued.
2007History
=== Finances ===
In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $1.55 billion.
2008Architecture
=== Housing ===
Reflecting economic times, in 2008, 45 building permits were issued for 105 units.
2009Economy
In 2009–2010, the city paid $2.2 million for solid waste disposal.
2010History
== Demographics ==
=== 2010 and 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 27,678 people, 10,768 households, and 7,486 families residing in the city.
2011Culture
In August 2011, the new $4 million police headquarters was finished and it is located at 1776 Jack Oates Blvd.
2013History
In 2013, there were 237 city employees.
2015History
==== Air ====
The city has a private runway at the Rockledge Airpark that used to be run by Aero Adventures Inc, but was closed over safety concerns in 2015.
2022Government
Recently in 2022 and 2023, the City has annexed property west of Interstate 95.
2023History
This is still true in 2023, yet multi-use development is expected on the west side of Interstate 95.