Titusville in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Titus House

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, February 3, 2017

1. Titus House Marker

Inscription. Located on the Indian River, the hotel was built (circa 1869) and operated by Henry T. Titus, founder of Titusville. The building, constructed of wood, was U-shaped with each room opening on a veranda facing a tropical garden. In the days of steam boat travel, the hotel, with its elaborate salon, was considered one of the best in Florida. After the death of Titus, the property became part of the Dixie Hotel.

Erected 1961 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-36.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 28° 36.684′ N, 80° 48.4′ W. Marker is in Titusville, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is on Indian River Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Titusville FL 32796, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Titus House & the Indian River Hotel, c. 1869 (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian River State Bank - 1888 & Brady Grocery Store - 1886 (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian River State Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.J. Dunham & Co.

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(about 300 feet away); Huckabay & Budge Hardware (about 300 feet away); Losley’s Saloon & Alpine Hotel (about 300 feet away); The Music Shop / Jepson Furniture Store W.B. Knox Clothing & Men’s Furnishings (about 400 feet away); The Campbell Family Garden (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Titusville.

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Photographed By Tim Fillmon, February 3, 2017

2. Titus House Marker

Looking south on Indian River Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 908 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.