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City in Pennsylvania, US
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Titusville is a city in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, with a population of about 5,400 in 2017. Titusville is where the modern oil industry began.
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The site where Colonel Edwin Drake struck oil on the banks of Oil Creek in 1859. He invented the first oil drill, and the museum grounds feature a replica of his drill. At the end opposite the museum building you'll find ancient pits dug by the Native Americans to scoop oil, which they used for medicines and ointments. Drake well includes a museum, outdoor exhibits, picnic area, and several hiking trails. A 9-mile bike trail connects with the Oil City side of Oil Creek State Park. It is a beautiful bike ride on a paved trail. The museum is open year round, but the outdoor exhibits are only open from May through October.
A quiet little cemetery containing the graves of many famous Titusville natives from the heyday of the oil industry. Among them are Ida Tarbell and Edwin Drake.
Built in 1870 by the Tarbell family after relocating from Pithole. Ida Tarbell was raised here and went to school at Titusville High School, graduating in 1875 with honors. Later in life, after writing biographies of Napoleon Bonaparte and Abraham Lincoln, Ida Tarbell wrote her most famous book about the Standard Oil Company. Her publication was so influential that it eventually helped lead to the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company as it was a monopoly. To this day, Ida Tarbell is considered to be one of America's most famous muckrakers. The house remained in the Tarbell family until 1918.
A manufacturer of traditional pocket knives. Founded in 2006, it has quickly gained a reputation for producing fine cutlery. Factory tours are available M-F 7AM-2PM.
Includes 472 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential areas.
Vintage 1930 train that travels a 26-mile round-trip through Oil Creek State Park June through October. Special events (Santa Express; Peter Cottontail Run). Has the only operating Railway Post Office (RPO) in the U.S. Mail a postcard every time the train travel the tracks. Special Fall Foliage times in October with an extended schedule.
Features highly-detailed sets complete with theatrical lighting, special effects, immersive sound and a variety of puzzle styles.
The Roller Rink
Roller rink and arcade with nice people and fun employees.
Oil Fest
Celebrates the heritage of the oil industry in the area. The festival features a parade, games, food, arts and crafts fair, fireworks, and more. Come and experience the fun.
Heart of the Arts Folk Music Festival
Features hands‑on workshops, jam sessions and public performances celebrating the Bluegrass, Irish Celtic, Gospel, Scottish, Civil War, Folk and Mountain genres. In addition to music, The festival also includes workshops.
Christmas festival and activities.
Pastas, steaks, other home-style favorites.
Bunyan's
Set in a cattle milking & birthing barn that used to be part of Windy Hill Farms, this re-purposed building is furnished with antiques and memorabilia from the region, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Erie, Baltimore, Louisiana and other places. It houses a restaurant, nightclub and banquet and conference center.
A train turned into a hotel. Each car has the name of a railroad company on it, so you can see the history and significance of your car on the website. All cars have heating, air conditioning, and televisions. Only open from May 1 through October 25.
Authentic 1870 Italianate villa with three themed rooms, serves a French-inspired breakfast in the morning. Tours of the historic neighborhood and wildflower walks, during the season, are offered for guests.
Golf resort with a 27-hole course, low-key guest rooms, banquet facilities & a heated outdoor pool.
Titusville can be reached via Route 8 from the north or south and Route 27 from east and west.
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