Malabar

In the 1800s the economy of Malabar was largely based on lumber, due to the oak, pine and cypress that grew there. The U.S. Navy was particularly interested in Malabar lumber because the shape of the oak trees growing near the lagoon shore was perfect for various parts of the wooden hulls of the time.

Named after Malabar in South Africa, Malabar, Florida received its official designation from the U.S. Postal service on December 24, 1883. The population was 25.

In the latter part of the century, land was cleared, and used for growing pineapple, oranges and other farm products, as well as cattle grazing.

In the 1950s, development of mosquito control and inexpensive air conditioning brought the baby boomers to Brevard County.

The 1960s brought the space program and a population boom to Brevard County. The residents of Malabar voted in 1962 to incorporate, so that they could protect their quiet way of life, and hold back the overdevelopment they felt was happening in the surrounding communities.

Malabar, located just south of Melbourne and Palm Bay, is still quiet residential community. It covers an area of 13.2 square miles, and had a population of 2,754 in 2004.

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