the eau gallie river was formerly named elbow creek. currently, elbow creek is a branch and tributary of the eau gallie river. in 1895, a bridge was built across the eau gallie river. in 1907, the eau gallie yacht club was formed as yachting became highly popular in the area. in 1910, the eau gallie yacht club built a clubhouse along the eau gallie river and remained at that location until 1960.