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

Indian River State Bank - 1888 & Brady Grocery Store - 1886

Historic Titusville

Indian River State Bank - 1888 & Brady Grocery Store Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. Indian River State Bank - 1888 & Brady Grocery Store Marker

Inscription. The brick building at your left housed Titusville's first bank. Capt. James Pritchard organized the institution, serving as its president for over 20 years. In December 1928, the bank closed, a victim of uncollected loans made during the land boom years and worsening economic times. The building then became home to the Davis Drug Store.

The building to your right was home to E.L. Brady's grocery store. He first established his business in LaGrange, but moved to Titusville in 1886, occupying a wooden building at Main Street. The 1895 fire destroyed his store and many wood structures in the commercial district. Brady rebuilt his grocery business in this building.

At the west-end of Julia Street, the passenger depot for Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway was constructed in 1893. Julia Street was one of the first streets to be paved with oyster shells, and it was proposed that its name be changed to Flagler Street. The railroad line soon proceeded south, and so did the renaming idea.

Erected by City of Titusville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 28° 36.679′ N, 80° 48.448′ W. Marker is

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in Titusville, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Avenue (U.S. 1) and Julia Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 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. Indian River State Bank (a few steps from this marker); C.J. Dunham & Co. (a few steps from this marker); Losley’s Saloon & Alpine Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Huckabay & Budge Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); The Campbell Family Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Titus House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Happy Creek Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carpenter Family Garden (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Titusville.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. Indian River State Bank - 1888 & Brady Grocery Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.