Mid-Atlantic

Titusville

Crawford County, PA

Population

5,262

Walk Score

81 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$555

Median home value

$70,600

Founded

1849

Titusville is a city in the far eastern corner of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,262 at the 2020 census. Titusville is known as the birthplace of the American oil industry and for a number of years was the leading oil-producing region in the world. It was also notable for its lumber industry, including 17 sawmills, as well as its plastic and toolmaking industries. It is part of the Meadville micropolitan area.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Titusville Historic District · listed 1985

Notable landmarks

  • Bridge in Oil Creek Township · listed 1988
  • Titusville City Hall · listed 1975
  • Bridge in Cherrytree Township · listed 1988
  • Drake Oil Well · listed 1966
  • Pithole City, Site of · listed 1973

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