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39-513: The canal was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1965 to allow the transport of crude oil by barge to two power plants south of Titusville, Florida . The design was expanded during the planning stage to enable the transport of Saturn rocket stages to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the Apollo program . Canaveral Lock, the canal's only lock and the largest navigation lock in Florida,

78-467: A humid subtropical climate , with hot, humid summers and mild winters. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 48,789 people, 18,930 households, and 11,012 families residing in the city. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 43,761 people, 18,174 households, and 11,508 families residing in the city. In 2010, the median age was 43.4 years. Also, for residents 25 and older in 2010, 89.3% had completed high school, 22.6% had at least

117-513: A 65 feet (20 m) fixed high-level span on SR-406 connecting Titusville to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore , opened on February 5, 2011, to replace the former swing bridge built in 1949. In May 2012, the Brevard County School Board closed Riverview Elementary School for budgetary reasons. It closed South Lake Elementary School on May 25, 2013. In January 2013, Miracle City Mall closed,

156-523: A bachelor's degree. As of the census of 2000, there were 40,670 people, 17,200 households, and 11,094 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,913.4 inhabitants per square mile (738.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 83.80 percent White , 12.64 percent African American , 0.39 percent Native American , 0.94 percent Asian , 0.04 percent Pacific Islander , 0.73 percent from other races , and 1.46 percent from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.52 percent of

195-621: A fortified double-log cabin one mile south of Lecompton , that came under artillery attack from John Brown 's raiders on Aug. 16, 1856, in what became known as the Battle of Fort Titus . He was wounded, captured, and exchanged for Free-State prisoners, before joining William Walker in Nicaragua in February 1857. Walker was engaged in an unauthorized military expedition, known as the Filibuster War , in

234-669: A post-war wave of newcomers. He moved to New York with his family in 1865, but returned to Florida in November 1867, settling at Sand Point which at that time had a population of 250. Titus built a sawmill, general store and hotel at that location. Titus was appointed postmaster, and soon thereafter renamed the settlement "Titusville." The name of Titusville was determined by a dominoes game with Captain Clark Rice on October 16, 1873. He lobbied tirelessly to have Titusville named as county seat . His efforts were realized on October 7, 1879, when

273-481: A town on land owned by his wife, Mary Hopkins Titus, daughter of a prominent planter from Darien, Georgia . He laid out roads and in 1870 erected the Titus House, a large, one-story hotel next to a saloon . He also donated land for four churches and a courthouse, the latter an effort to get the town designated as county seat. Local history says that Titus challenged Capt. Clark Rice to a game of dominoes to decide

312-471: A victim of a declining local economy after the termination of the Space Shuttle program in 2012. In addition, county population had moved to the south, and changing shopping habits had adversely affected malls across the country. Demolition of Miracle City Mall occurred February 2015. The site has been redeveloped as a mixed-use outdoor shopping complex called Titus Landing. Because of population decline,

351-513: A vote was taken and the result supported relocation of the county seat to Titusville. He was also the Justice of the Peace, a notary public for Volusia County , and a marine insurance underwriter's agent. Rheumatic gout kept him confined to a wheelchair during the last years of his life. Henry Theodore Titus died August 7, 1881, in his namesake town of Titusville. His son Theodore Titus (Sr.) became

390-496: Is 52% below average statewide for cities of its size. A 2011 study rated the pension fund for city employees as mediocre or poor. Titusville's five city council members (one of whom is the mayor) are elected at-large to four-year, staggered terms. As the city's legislative body, the council determines all municipal policies not explicitly covered by the city charter or state legislation. It also adopts ordinances and resolutions , cote appropriations , approve budgets, determine

429-716: Is a city in and the county seat of Brevard County, Florida , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 48,789, up from 43,761 at the 2010 census. Titusville is located along the Indian River , west of Merritt Island and the Kennedy Space Center , and south-southwest of the Canaveral National Seashore . It is a principal city of the Palm Bay – Melbourne –Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . Near Titusville

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468-455: Is believed to be the state's largest manufacturer of small arms. Parrish Medical Center, located in Titusville, is the city's largest employer. In October 2013, Barn Light Electric Company opened a new manufacturing plant, providing work for at least 60 former NASA workers and men who had completed drug rehabilitation. The city has benefited from tourism associated with the space program , and

507-546: Is land, and 4.9 square miles (12.7 km ) of it (14.26 percent) is water. Titusville is located on the Indian River Lagoon , part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway . The city is the only place in the world where the endangered Dicerandra thinicola , or "Titusville mint" grows. The fields are located along a 13 miles (21 km) strip between the Titusville wellfield and Mims . Titusville has

546-446: Is located on the eastern segment. It has a rise of 3–4 feet (0.91–1.22 m) and protects Canaveral Harbor from tidal currents, storm surge, and salt water. The lock is free of charge and takes 20 to 30 minutes for watercraft to traverse. Vessels with drafts up to 12 feet (3.7 m) may use the canal, which was intended for barges but not ships (the adjacent Port Canaveral allows drafts up to 39.5 feet (12.0 m)). The canal

585-572: Is popular with recreational boaters, providing access to Sykes Creek and various marinas. The next-closest passages between the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean are Ponce de Leon Inlet , 50 miles (80 km) to the north, and Sebastian Inlet , 40 miles (64 km) to the south. This article about a location in Brevard County , Florida is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Titusville, Florida Titusville

624-455: Is run by a council-manager government . The elected city council serves as the city's legislative branch, while the appointed city manager carries out policies defined by the council. The city is governed according to its Charter , adopted on June 3, 1963. Titusville has the highest city tax rate in the county. In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $ 2.34 billion. The city has 1.8 police officers per thousand residents. This

663-558: Is the Windover Archeological Site , a National Historic Landmark recognizing its important collection of human remains and artifacts of the early Archaic Period (6,000 to 5,000 BC.) A secondary, de facto county seat was established beginning in 1989, at Viera, Florida , in the geographic center of the county, to better serve the more populous southern portion of the county. Indigenous peoples had inhabited this area for thousands of years, as shown by discovery in 1982 of

702-715: The Florida Militia . He was also working for the Florida Provision Company, a business owned by his father-in-law, Edward S. Hopkins . The firm sold supplies to the Confederate Army. While transporting a load of Confederate draft dodgers to Nassau in 1863, Titus lost his steamer to the Northern blockade and was captured on the Indian River. He eluded imprisonment and later returned to Florida with his family, preceding

741-419: The Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island , stimulated growth in the community's economy, population and tourism. The association with the space program led to the city's two nicknames in the 1960s: Space City USA and Miracle City. Searstown Mall opened in 1966. Miracle City Mall opened in 1968, built on 32 acres (13 ha). It had 275,000 square feet (25,500 m ) of covered floor space. The jail at

780-486: The TICO Warbird Air Show each March draws about 40,000–50,000 visitors. While 47 miles (76 km) from the event, the city gets a noticeable economic effect from bikers on their way to the annual Daytona Beach Bike Week . Titusville was the site of the defunct amusement park Tropical Wonderland . The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2000 and 2005. In 2007, the average size of Titusville's labor force

819-543: The USPS had closed two post offices in Titusville by 2013, and discussed closing a third. Titusville is located at 28°35′28″N 80°49′12″W  /  28.59111°N 80.82000°W  / 28.59111; -80.82000 (28.591210, –80.819911) in the northern half of Brevard County. According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.2 square miles (88.7 km ). 29.4 square miles (76.1 km ) of it

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858-537: The Windover Archeological Site , dating to the early Archaic Period (6000 to 5000 BC). It has been designated as a National Historic Landmark because of the significance of its remains. At the time of European encounter, this area was inhabited by the Ais Indians , who gathered palmetto , cocoplum and seagrape berries. They also fished the Indian River, called the Rio de Ais by Spanish explorers. By 1760, however,

897-406: The tax rate , and appoint citizens to serve on advisory boards and commissions. The mayor presides over all city council meetings and votes as a council member. The mayor is the recognized head of city government for ceremonial and military law purposes, but has no regular administrative duties. The vice mayor is chosen from among the council members at their annual organizational meeting and takes

936-487: The Indian River area increasingly became an agricultural and shipping center for pineapple and citrus goods. A wooden bridge was built east to Playalinda Beach in 1922. In October 1918, Titusville officials were the first in the county to order closed all places of assembly, including schools, churches, and movies, to avoid spreading the Spanish flu . Beginning in the late 1950s, the growth of Cape Canaveral , and later

975-459: The city was $ 18,901. About 9.3 percent of families and 12.4 percent of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.6 percent of those under age 18 and 6.8 percent of those age 65 or over. In 2018, Titusville, had a median household income of $ 43,765. Between 2017 and 2018 its median household income grew from $ 42,561 to $ 43,765. Many of Titusville's major employers are aerospace companies. Knight's Armament Company in Titusville

1014-616: The council advised on the city's financial situation, keeping the council and public informed of the city government's operations. The Brevard County Courthouse is located here. A new jail was built outside town to meet current standards. A full range of county services are provided at the county seat. In 2010, private business was 24.7 percent "other"; 21.5 percent trade, transportation and utilities, 18.1 percent professional and business services; 13.7 percent educational and health services; 12 percent construction; and 10 percent leisure and hospitality. The economy shrunk after lay-offs involving

1053-522: The country, ultimately to establish a slaveholding settlement there. After his force was defeated at Castillo Viejo a few weeks later, Titus went to New York City . Titus and his brother Elliot moved to the Sonoita Valley , Arizona , where they operated various ore mines during 1858-1860. Titus returned to Jacksonville during the American Civil War and served as assistant quartermaster in

1092-532: The county courthouse became overcrowded by the 1980s. A new jailhouse was built in Sharpes in 1986. Computer Shopper was founded in Titusville in 1979 by Glenn Patch, first as a tabloid. It was later expanded as a magazine of over 800 pages per issue. It was published in Titusville until September 1989. That year operations were to be moved to New York City in a joint venture between Patch Communications of Titusville and Ziff Davis . The A. Max Brewer Bridge ,

1131-424: The end of the space shuttle program in 2011, since many employees live in Titusville. Titusville has a high unemployment rate. In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $ 35,607, and the median income for a family was $ 42,453. This had risen to $ 44,925 median per household in 2010; $ 24,374 per capita income. Males had a median income of $ 36,076 versus $ 23,998 for females. The per capita income for

1170-415: The mayor's place during absence or disability. City Council, as of 2024: The city manager is chosen by the city council on the basis of training, experience and ability, and serves at the pleasure of the council for an indefinite period of time. The city manager is tasked with enforcing all laws and ordinances, appointing and removing department heads and employees, supervising all departments, keeping

1209-449: The name of the town. Titus won the game, and Sand Point was renamed as Titusville in 1873. The city was incorporated in 1887, the year construction began on St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, as listed in the 1972 National Register of Historic Places . At one point, Titusville was nicknamed "The City of Churches ". The Atlantic Coast, St. Johns & Indian River Railroad reached Titusville in 1885, constructed from Enterprise, Florida . It

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1248-448: The population. In 2000, there were 17,200 households, out of which 26.7 percent had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9 percent were married couples living together, 12.6 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5 percent were non-families. 29.9 percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9 percent had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1287-769: The side of pro-slavery forces in the Kansas Territory , and blockade running during the Civil War. Never commissioned, Titus retained the honorary title of Colonel. Titus was born in Trenton, New Jersey , on February 13, 1823. He was the first of nine children of Theodore Titus, and Catharine Flick Howell. He was raised in Wilkes Barre , Pennsylvania . He was enrolled for some time at the United States Military Academy at West Point , but did not graduate. In 1845, he

1326-488: The tribe had disappeared due largely to infectious disease, slave raids, and the disruptive effects of rum . The United States acquired Florida from Spain in 1821, and the Seminole Wars delayed settlement of portions of the new territory. This community was originally called Sand Point , and a post office was established in 1859, although it closed a few months later. Henry T. Titus arrived in 1867, intending to build

1365-472: Was $ 158,900. Shopping centers include Walmart Supercenter and Target . They are located in the city's shopping district at the southern end of the city, near the intersection of State Road 405 and State Road 50 . Henry T. Titus Henry Theodore Titus (February 13, 1823 – August 7, 1881) was a pioneer, soldier of fortune , and the founder of Titusville, Florida . His military adventurism included expeditions to Cuba and Nicaragua , fighting on

1404-426: Was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.86. In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 22.9 percent under the age of 18, 6.9 percent from 18 to 24, 26.2 percent from 25 to 44, 23.2 percent from 45 to 64, and 20.8 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. Titusville

1443-650: Was 20,716. Of that group, 19,879 were employed and 837 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 4 percent. In December 2010, the city had the highest unemployment in the county, 13.8 percent. As of the census of 2000, there were 19,178 housing units at an average density of 902.3 per square mile (348.4/km ). In 2008, 55 building permits for 64 units were issued. This was down from 195 permits for 657 units in 2007. The city issued 292 permits for 360 units in 2006. In 2001 149 permits were issued for $ 18.6 million worth of property; 453 in 2005 for $ 65.7 million; 45 in 2010 for $ 9.5 million. The median home price in 2007

1482-709: Was a postal inspector in Philadelphia . Titus was a leader of the Narciso López expedition, an unauthorized military venture that invaded Cuba in 1850-1851. On 20 August 1852 Titus and his son Ellett survived the sinking of the steamer Atlantic after it collided with the steamer Ogdensburg . Titus was a grocer and sawmill operator in Jacksonville , until migrating with his family to " Bleeding Kansas " in April 1856 to join pro-slavery forces. He resided at Fort Titus ,

1521-415: Was connected by a spur line to the Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Railroad at Enterprise Junction in present-day DeBary, Florida . Henry Flagler extended his Florida East Coast Railroad south from Daytona , building a station at Titusville in 1892. Many tourists arrived by railroad to enjoy the mild winter climate. In addition, the railroad was a means to ship area produce to northern markets, and

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