FLORIDA BACK ROADS TRAVEL
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
BY Mike Miller Updated October 14, 2025
The rapid population growth and unchecked development of the past half century have left us long time Floridians saddened for the Florida we have lost.
Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine, FloridaOur state seems to be changing faster every year. We remember the way it was and wish it were still the same. Since that can never be, we created this website to help you find off the beaten path places that still have that “Old Florida” feeling.
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Rockledge, Florida - Oldest City in Brevard County
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Rockledge was founded in 1887 and is named for the ledges of coquina rock that line the shores of the Indian River here. -
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Florida is the fastest-growing state in the United States and also the fastest-changing. If you see anything in this article that has changed or is in error, please let me know.
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Recent Articles
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Rockledge, Florida - Oldest City in Brevard County
Oct 22, 25 09:13 AM
Rockledge was founded in 1887 and is named for the ledges of coquina rock that line the shores of the Indian River here.