Titusville in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Historic Brevard County Courthouse
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 3, 2021
1. Historic Brevard County Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
Historic Brevard County Courthouse. . Brevard County was founded in 1855 and Titusville became the county seat in 1879. The first courthouse was a two-story classical revival wood structure built in 1882, on land donated by Titusville founder Col. Henry Titus. In 1912, County Commissioners ordered the construction of a new courthouse which opened in March 1913. The old wooden structure was moved to the back of the site and sold at auction. Lightman, McDonald and Co. of Jacksonville built the two-story structure of re-enforced concrete for $30,566. Four large classical columns mark the original main entrance on the east side. On the north and south entrances were two small piazzas with one-story classical columns. County Commissioners, Clerk of the Court, Treasurer, Tax Assessor/Collector, and Surveyor offices were on the first floor. On the second floor were a large courtroom, lawyer’s offices, judge’s chamber, and jury room. In 1926, a three-story wing was added to the west side. On the third floor were jail cells, wardens, quarters, kitchen and hospital ward. Sheriff, other county offices, and vault room were located on the second floor. The courthouse continues to serve Brevard County, and the jail facilities on the third floor are no longer used.
Brevard County was founded in 1855 and Titusville became the county seat in 1879. The first courthouse was a two-story classical revival wood structure built in 1882, on land donated by Titusville founder Col. Henry Titus. In 1912, County Commissioners ordered the construction of a new courthouse which opened in March 1913. The old wooden structure was moved to the back of the site and sold at auction. Lightman, McDonald & Co. of Jacksonville built the two-story structure of re-enforced concrete for $30,566. Four large classical columns mark the original main entrance on the east side. On the north and south entrances were two small piazzas with one-story classical columns. County Commissioners, Clerk of the Court, Treasurer, Tax Assessor/Collector, and Surveyor offices were on the first floor. On the second floor were a large courtroom, lawyer’s offices, judge’s chamber, and jury room. In 1926, a three-story wing was added to the west side. On the third floor were jail cells, wardens, quarters, kitchen and hospital ward. Sheriff, other county offices, and vault room were located on the second floor. The courthouse continues to serve Brevard County, and the jail facilities on the third floor are no longer used.
Erected 2006 by A Florida Heritage Site, sponsored by the Brevard County Historical
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Commission, the Brevard County Tourist Development Council and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-570.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1913.
Location. 28° 36.602′ N, 80° 48.553′ W. Marker is in Titusville, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is at the intersection of South Palm Avenue and Pine Street, on the right when traveling south on South Palm Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 506 S Palm Ave, Titusville FL 32796, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Old Brevard County Courthouse. (Submitted on January 9, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 3, 2021
2. Historic Brevard County Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
