Titusville, New Jersey facts for kids
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Titusville, New Jersey
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Church Road at the Delaware and Raritan feeder canal in Titusville
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 Titusville, New Jersey
Location in Mercer County, New Jersey
Titusville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Titusville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Hopewell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.552 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.468 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.084 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 633 |
| • Density | 1,352.56/sq mi (522.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC– 05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC– 04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08560
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| FIPS code | 34-73050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0881197 |
Titusville is a small community in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a specific area the government counts for population. In 2020, about 633 people lived here.
Titusville has its own post office (ZIP Code 08560). You can find restaurants, gas stations, a firehouse, and many homes. Right next to Titusville is Washington Crossing State Park. This park is famous because George Washington crossed the Delaware River here in 1776 during the American Revolutionary War.
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History of Titusville
Titusville is very close to the Johnson Ferry House. This historic spot is where George Washington and his army began their famous crossing of the Delaware River. This important event happened during the American Revolutionary War. In 1831, a bridge called the Washington Crossing Bridge replaced the old ferry. This bridge connects Titusville with Washington Crossing in Pennsylvania.
In 1851, a train line called the Belvidere-Delaware Railroad came to Titusville. A train station was built in the town. People could ride trains from Titusville until 1952. Freight trains, which carry goods, continued to use the line until 1976. In the early 1980s, the train tracks were removed. Now, a fun biking and walking trail follows where the tracks used to be. This trail is part of the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park.
Titusville Historic District
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Titusville Historic District
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| Location | River Drive, Titusville |
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| Area | 82 acres (33 ha) |
| Built | 1835 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001604 |
| Added to NRHP | March 17, 1983 |
The Titusville Historic District is a special area in town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1983. This means it's important for its history, old buildings, and how people used to live and work there. The district includes 100 buildings that show different styles like Greek Revival and Late Victorian.
Geography and Nature
Titusville has a beautiful location right by the Delaware River. The main part of the village sits on a small hill overlooking the river. There are even stairs that go down to private docks on the water.
New Jersey Route 29 (River Road) is a busy road that runs through the community. It follows the east side of the Delaware River. The Delaware and Raritan feeder canal runs next to the river. Several bridges connect the village to River Road over the canal.
A great biking and walking trail runs along the canal. This trail was built after the old train tracks were removed. East of the canal, you'll find small streets with homes. There's also a county park around Baldpate Mountain.
Washington Crossing State Park is a large area of woods, fields, and streams. It covers about 800 acres and borders Titusville to the north and east. This park is a great place to explore nature.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Titusville covers about 0.55 square miles. Most of this area is land, but about 0.08 square miles is water.
Titusville is also home to Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. This company is a part of Johnson and Johnson.
Notable People
Many interesting people have lived in Titusville or have strong connections to the community. Here are a few:
- William H. Blackwell (1882–1963): He was a fruit farmer and also a politician.
- Robyn Jones (born 1985): She is a professional soccer goalkeeper. She played for the Philadelphia Independence team for two years.
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Church Road bridge over the Delaware and Raritan Canal
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Former Belvidere-Delaware Railroad station
