The Rest Is History
The Pritchard House was built in 1891 and is an outstanding example of Queen Anne architecture, a distinct American form from 1876-1910.
June 8, 2021 – So much history. Much of it can be reached by simply walking.
Wander through Historic Titusville, with the Historic Titusville interactive guide from the City of Titusville and the Titusville Historic Preservation Board. This new and extensive resource is a wealth of fascinating historical information and the easy to use options make learning about the past something you’ll look forward to doing.
The mobile app can be accessed on Apple App Store and Google Play: search for Explore Historic Titusville FL.
The images on this page are just a start. The new website and app have dozens of great historic places, with info and maps to get you there.
The Norwood House was built in 1920.
The Hill Grocery and Lunch Store was built in 1905 in the architectural style of Commercial Masonry Vernacular. The store received its name after its original owner, Fred T. Hill. Mr. Hill, born in Kentucky in 1879, arrived in Titusville around 1912.
The Dobson House was built between 1915-1920 in a Bungalow Style as an investment property by Thomas G. Knight.
On the Explore Historic Titusville site you’ll find tours like these:
Titusville, Hub of Indian River Commerce (1850-1895)
12 Locations — Curated by The Explore Historic Titusville FL Team Distance: 39 miles Driving Time: 1 hour 3 minutes What to expect: You should figure on spending some extra time on the trails at the Oak and Palm Hammock, exploring the historic LaGrange Cemetery, and walking through Titusville’s early downtown.
The Growth of a Modern City (1900-present)
23 Locations — Curated by The Explore Historic Titusville FL Team. Distance: 21.4 miles Driving Time: 50 minutes What to expect: This tour will take us from Titusville’s downtown commercial district as it was rebuilt at the beginning of the twentieth century and to the elegant homes of the city’s civic leaders.
Architectural Gems of the Indian River
22 Locations — Curated by The Explore Historic Titusville FL Team. During the early decades of the twentieth century, many of Titusville’s civic leaders and prominent businessmen constructed residences along the western bank of the Indian River to take advantage of the sea breezes.
There are other tours available on the Explore Historic Titusville website, such as The First 12,000 Years: Native American Life and Culture to learn more about the first citizens of the area and The Right Stuff: Titusville and America’s Space Program (1950-present) because this is the place where the U.S. hit the accelerator in the Space Race.
Part of the charm of Titusville is how so many different worlds live here in harmony. History, nature, space, tourist attractions, the beach and so much more are ready to satisfy the tastes of everyone who visits. What’s your favorite thing? You will probably find it here.
St Gabriel’s Episcopal Church was built in 1888 in the neo-Gothic style architecture.