Titusville in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Crannell Family Garden
Garden #9
— George Edward & Helen Hall Crannell —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022
1. The Crannell Family Garden Marker
George and Helen moved from Michigan and settled in Titusville during the early 1900's. George was a pharmacist and business partner with Dr. B.F. Burkes under the firm name of Burkes & Crannell, and founded the Crescent Drug Store in 1913. It was first located on the northwest corner of Julia St. & So. Washington Ave. It was purchased in 1917 by H. Wilson and moved into the Indian River State Bank Building. It was resold in 1923 and relocated in 1925 to the southeast corner of Main St. and So. Washington Ave. It was resold in 1926 and continued to operate at this location as Fulmer's Drug Store. George and Helen raised four daughters and three sons. Their youngest child, Philip Almeron Crannell was born October 17, 1921 at the family home, 10 Riverside Drive in Titusville. Philip graduated from Titusville High School in 1940. He left the University of Alabama to serve in the U.S. Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. He was the Postmaster of the City of Titusville from 1965 until he retired in 1981. The Crannell and Pritchard families have always been close friends. As a child Philip enjoyed
Easter egg hunts at the Pritchard 
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022
2. The Crannell Family Garden Marker
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Erected by The Crannell Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1921.
Location. 28° 36.626′ N, 80° 48.469′ W. Marker is in Titusville, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Washington Avenue (U.S. 1) and Pine Street. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Briggs Family History Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Pritchard-Boye’ Family Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Thompson Family Garden (a few steps from this marker); The “Olde Dawgs” Story (a few steps from this marker); Carpenter Family Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Nelson Family Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Pritchard House (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.
Regarding The Crannell Family Garden. These family history gardens were sponsored by descendants of early families 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 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
