Space City, USA masterfully blends the best of nature with the drama of science and space.

Located 40 miles from Orlando, 134 miles from Jacksonville and Tampa, 212 miles to Miami and 52 miles from Daytona, Titusville is just across the Indian River from Canaveral National Seashore providing 24 miles of unspoiled Atlantic beach. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge features 140,000 acres which are home to 16 threatened or endangered mammals and some of the world's finest birding.

Take a peaceful nature walk or ride a horse on a sun-drenched, undeveloped beach. Go freshwater and saltwater fishing. Few places in the world offer the variety of species found here. From big bass and crappie on the St. Johns River to giant redfish, trout and snook on the Indian River Lagoon to exciting billfish action offshore in the Atlantic, the Space Coast is hard to beat! Explore the real Florida on an airboat ride or take a Jungle Cruise and see an endangered Florida Panther in its natural habitat. Kayak in the lagoon and birdwatch at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

See the present and the future of space exploration come alive at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

From antique hunting to skydiving, you can be as active or relaxed as you desire in Brevard's county seat, Titusville. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Kennedy Space Center are truly a gateway to Florida's past and future.

The city was named for Colonel Henry T. Titus, who according to legend won the right to name the town in a dominoes match. Before that time, Titusville was called "Sand Point," a popular tourist destination on a beautiful stretch of the Indian River. The rail connection serving the area accommodated many winter visitors seeking a respite from the cold northern winter, and Titusville became a regular stop.

When Colonel Henry Titus arrived in 1867, this was truly the Florida frontier. When Titusville was incorporated 20 years later, it had a population of 400, four stores, a post office, two hotels and a newspaper. Electric lights brightened the town in 1891, followed by an ice plant, Henry Flagler's railway and telegraph serive. But sadly, the Great Fire of 1895 destroyed several city blocks. Since 1900, Titusville has been a center of production of world famous Indian River citrus and salt water fishing. It was also heaquarters of contruction for hundreds of military boats during WWII. Following the war, the city began an increase in activity with the space program, highlighted by the first missile launch of July 4, 1950.

Today, twenty-four historic buildings on South Washington Ave and Main Street in downtown Titusville are included in a National Register of Historic Places commercial district. The buildings date from circa 1888 until the collapse of the Florida land boom in 1926 and include a variety of architectural styles such as Beaux Arts and Mission, but the predominant designs are simple masonry vernacular. Titusville was designated a Florida Main Street City in 1989 - participation in this highly successful program is helping to bring about the historic preservation and economic revitalization of downtown.

With more than 30 different parks to choose from, you are sure to find everything that you and your family need! Some of the amenities included in and around Titusville parks and recreational facilities are playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic areas, gymnasiums, softball fields, soccer fields, boardwalks, camping, tennis courts, racquetball courts, sand volleyball courts, fishing, boating, swimming, biking, jet skiing and simply relaxing. Titusville is home to the Titusville Police Athletic League, Titusville Soccer Club, Titusville Little League, Kennedy Point Yacht Club and the Titusville Municipal Marina.

Titusville Parks

Titusville Playhouse 321-268-3711; Box Office: 268-1125. Emma Parrish Theatre -- 301 Julia Street, Titusville, FL 32781-1234. — The Playhouse produces 6 major theatrical productions (drama, comedy & musicals) each year. Anyone interested in theater is invited to add their skills and to try out for a production. Emma's Attic produces shorter, more experimental plays. Rising Star Theater is for youths grade 6 through high school. Children's Theatre Arts provides classes for grades 1 through 5 and Summer Theatre for grades 2 through 8. The Theater hosts a variety of community events throughout the year.

Maxwell C. King Center for Performing Arts 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL. 32935; Ticket Office: 321-242-2219. — The King Center's 2000-seat auditorium provides "Big City" entertainment on the Space Coast: Broadway musicals, major theater productions, celebrity performances, children's shows, ballet, symphony orchestras, operas, lecturers, exhibits, and international performers. Local artist exhibits. You can enjoy elegant dining at the King Center's Royal Onyx Room before the show. Call for schedule, ticket information and season passes.

Titusville Art League 321-268-2147. 1421 Draa Road, Titusville, FL 32782-6133. TAL sponsors several art shows in the community, provides classes in many art media, and promotes the arts in the area. TAL runs a cooperative TAL Gallery in the Searstown Mall on Route U.S. 1: 321-268-2147.

Brevard Symphony Orchestra 321-242-2024

Community Band of Brevard 321-632-1111, ext. 4040

Space Coast Pops 321-632-7445

Statistics:
Population (year 2000): 40,670
Elevation: 18 feet
Land area: 21.3 square miles
Median house value: $75,700 (year 2000)

Hospital/medical centers:
PARRISH MEDICAL CENTER (951 WASHINGTON AVE)
WUESTHOFF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; ROCKLEDGE, FL)
CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; COCOA BEACH, FL)
BERT FISH MEDICAL CENTER (about 31 miles; NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL)

Airports certified for carrier operations:
SPACE COAST REGIONAL (about 7 miles; TITUSVILLE, FL; ID: TIX)
NASA SHUTTLE LANDING FACILITY (about 10 miles; TITUSVILLE, FL; ID: X68)
CAPE CANAVERAL AFS SKID STRIP (about 21 miles; COCOA BEACH, FL; ID: XMR)

Other public-use airports:
ARTHUR DUNN AIR PARK (about 2 miles; TITUSVILLE, FL; ID: X21)
MERRITT ISLAND (about 21 miles; MERRITT ISLAND, FL; ID: COI)
MASSEY RANCH AIRPARK (about 27 miles; NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL; ID: X50)

Colleges/Universities:
DISCOVERY AVIATION CENTER INC (7003 CHALLENGER AVE; Private, for-profit)
GATEWAY AVIATION (365 GOLDEN KNIGHTS BLVD; Private, for-profit)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students:
BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE-COCOA CAMPUS (about 17 miles; COCOA, FL)
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (about 31 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; SANFORD, FL)
VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
ROLLINS COLLEGE (about 38 miles; WINTER PARK, FL)
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ORLANDO CAMPUS (about 38 miles; MAITLAND, FL)
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MELBOURNE (about 38 miles; MELBOURNE, FL)

Public high schools:
TITUSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
ASTRONAUT HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 08 - 12)

Private high schools:
TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1400 NORTH U.S. 1; Grades: KG - 12)
TITUSVILLE CHRISTIAN SCH LRN (3155 SOUTH STREET; Grades: PK - 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools:
APOLLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades: PK - 06)
OAKPARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 07)
JAMES MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 07 - 08)
ANDREW JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 07 - 08)
COQUINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: KG - 06)
IMPERIAL ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 06)
SOUTH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 06)
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 06)
SCULPTOR ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 08)
WHISPERING HILLS OFFSITE ALTERNATE ABEYANCE PROGRA (Grades: 06 - 12)

Private primary/middle schools:
PARK AVENUE BAPTIST SCHOOL (2600 PARK AVENUE; Grades: PK - 8)
ST TERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL ( 207 OJIBWAY AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
LAKE FERN MONTESSORI ACADEMY (PO BOX 5202; Grades: PK - 1)
CHILDRENS MONTESSORI ACADEMY (1300 ARMSTRONG DRIVE; Grades: KG - KG)

While being a former fishing village, Titusville is a vision of success in combining America's high-tech future while preserving the natural beauty of Florida.

Experience bird and wildlife viewing during an Airboat ride on the St. Johns River or one of the many lakes in the area. Horseback rides on the beach are great family fun or try one of our six golf courses. Shopping for antiques in the historic downtown area can only be topped off by dining at some of the best restaurants on the coast, ranging from national steak chains to Florida's most famous family run seafood restaurant.

Locals consider this an ideal area to call home. Give us a call or fill out our form if you would like to experience Space Coast living for yourself. Or, if you are thinking of selling your Brevard County home, contact us to help you.

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