Titusville in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Titus House & the Indian River Hotel, c. 1869
Historic Titusville
Before 1885, no railroad came to Titusville. Visitors usually traveled south from Jacksonville by steamboats on the St. Johns River, proceeding on to Salt lake a few miles west of here, or coming overland from Enterprise.
After Titus died in 1881, the Titus House was sold and expanded into the Indian River Hotel, which incorporated the original structure's wings. By 1915, it had become The Dixie Hotel, which it remained until fire partially destroyed the historic inn in 1962. The structure was torn down and replaced with high-rise apartments.
"We found the Titus House very comfortable, immaculately clean, and the parlor had matting on the floor, and curtains on the windows, glass windows!"
- A young female visitor, 1880
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 1869.
Location. 28° 36.701′ N, 80° 48.387′ 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Huckabay & Budge Hardware (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.J. Dunham & Co. (about 300 feet away); Scobie Fish & Oyster Company - 1885 (about 300 feet away); Indian River State Bank - 1888 & Brady Grocery Store - 1886 (about 400 feet away); Indian River State Bank (about 400 feet away); Losley’s Saloon & Alpine Hotel (about 400 feet away); The Music Shop / Jepson Furniture Store W.B. Knox Clothing & Men’s Furnishings (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Titusville.
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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 643 times since then and 41 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.