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Melbourne Beach Pier
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National Register of Historic Places

Melbourne Beach Pier

Melbourne Beach’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 12, 1984; only 387 of Florida’s 1,790 listings are older
Listed 1984Melbourne Beach
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About Melbourne Beach Pier

Melbourne Beach Pier, at Ocean Ave. and Riverside Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 12, 1984: the first place in Melbourne Beach to be listed. Only 387 of Florida’s 1,790 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and exploration/settlement, at the local level. The listing covers 1.4 acres.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 148 MB · National Archives↗
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Ocean Ave. and Riverside Dr., Melbourne Beach · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Melbourne Beach Pier

Is Melbourne Beach Pier on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 12, 1984 (Register number 84000829).

Is Melbourne Beach Pier a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, 20.8 miles away.

Can you visit Melbourne Beach Pier?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of Melbourne Beach Pier?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 148 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77842099 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.