Historical Stories

2004 Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne Left Their Mark on Sebastian - Prepared by Sally Maio, former City Clerk

Just when we were all feeling a little bit smug about not experiencing any major hurricanes in our area since David in 1979, in 2004 a...

The Summer of Our Discontent by Steve McGinn

Ren Shieldo, the composer of "In the Good Ole Summer Time," might never have written that upbeat-tune had he experienced the summer of...

Meta Hardee (Chesser) Bolinger - First Woman Elected to Council

Written as published in "Tales of Sebastian" courtesy of the Sebastian Area Historical Society. Meta M. Hardee was born on August 13,...

SEBASTIAN LEADERS PRESERVED PARADISE FOR ALL TO ENJOY By Sally Maio

As you read through the history of Sebastian it becomes abundantly clear that over the years the dedication of many of our elected...

Short History of Property Dedicated by Master Deed as "City Park" Forever By Sally Maio, former City Clerk

In 1932 City Council suggested certain lots in Carroll-Roberts subdivision in the area of River Drive and Main Street be taken over for a...

RIVERVIEW PARK- HOW DID WE GET HERE By Sally Maio, former City Clerk

This document lays out the history of attainment of parcels and projects via grants, donations and city funding to create Riverview Park....

Sebastian's School on Louisiana Avenue By Cora Sembler Sadler

Written as published in "Tales of Sebastian" courtesy of the Sebastian Area Historical Society. When the Charlie Sembler family moved in...

Incorporation - Creation of Town of Sebastian in December 1924 by Sally Maio, Former City Clerk

1924 On October 29, 1924 a meeting was advertised to be held on December 8, 1924 at 7:30 p.m. for registered voters of St. Lucie County...

Dr. David Rose by Mrs. Elizabeth Rose

Written as published in "More Tales of Sebastian" courtesy of the Sebastian Area Historical Society. Taken from the Stories of Early Life...

The Kroegel Family Story

Written as published in "Tales of Sebastian" courtesy of the Sebastian Area Historical Society. The story of Gottlob Kroegel, first...

Andrew P. Canova And Ed Marr By George Keyes

Written as published in "Tales of Sebastian" courtesy of the Sebastian Area Historical Society. In November 1858 Canova and Marr left...

INTRODUCTION By George Ricker

Written as published in "Tales of Sebastian" courtesy of the Sebastian Area Historical Society. Those of you who live in the area between...