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

The Pritchard-Boye’ Family Garden

Garden#7

— James & Mary H. Boye’ Pritchard —

The Pritchard-Boye’ Family Garden Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. The Pritchard-Boye’ Family Garden Marker

Inscription. Captain James Pritchard, a Confederate Veteran, came to Brevard County in 1875 from his farm in Missouri to prepare for his family to settle on the DeLespine Grant. In 1876, his wife Mary, their children Frances Amelia, Duval Boudinot "Boud" Kate DeLespine, Mary's mother Frances DeLespine Boye' and Mary's brother Frank, arrived and settled at "Pritchard's Landing". When a big freeze destroyed crops in 1886, the Prichards relocated to a cottage at the Grandview Hotel on Palm Avenue. Capt. Pritchard was the first real estate man in this area, Founder & President of the Indian River Bank, which was incorporated as the Indian River State Bank in 1890. He established the first electric light plant in 1890, allowing Titusville to jump from kerosene to electricity without the usual gas intermediary. The Prichards began building their home on this site in June 1891, moving into it in October. The family continuously lived in the house until it was purchased by Brevard County in 2005. Capt. Pritchard & his son, Boud, purchased Frank T. Budge Hardware in 1898 from the Captain's son-in-law, and it became James Pritchard & Son Hardware

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and remained in operation at 327 S. Washington Avenue until the 1980's. Captain & Mrs. Pritchard were members of the Indian River Bathing Club and Mrs. Pritchard was instrumental in establishing a bathhouse for the club at the Indian River Hotel. She was a charter member of the Pythian Sisters. The Pritchard family was very active in the community and activities at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church.

Erected by Descendants of the Pritchard & Boye' Families.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 28° 36.632′ N, 80° 48.466′ W. Marker is in Titusville, Florida, in Brevard County. It is on South Washington Ave (U.S. 1). Marker located within the Pritchard House Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 424 S Washington Ave, Titusville FL 32796, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s Space Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. The Pritchard-Boye’ Family Garden Marker

Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Thompson Family Garden (a few steps from this marker); Carpenter Family Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Briggs Family History Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Crannell Family Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Campbell Family Garden (a few steps from this marker); The “Olde Dawgs” Story (a few steps from this marker); The Happy Creek Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Benecke Family Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Titusville.

More about this marker. There are two Garden #7 markers. The one presented here gives the Boye’ Pritchard Family history.

Regarding The Pritchard-Boye’ Family Garden. These family history gardens were sponsored by descendants of early families

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that settled in Titusville and North Brevard County. The plaques record family histories and stories of the development of the local area.

Also see . . . Family History Gardens. (Submitted on April 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Additional keywords. Pritchard-Boyé

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.