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Titusville, Pennsylvania

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Titusville is a city in the far eastern corner of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,262 at the 2020 census.[3] 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.[4] 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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Titusville, Pennsylvania
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Etymology: Jonathan Titus
Nickname: 
The Queen City
Motto: 
The Valley That Changed the World
Location of Titusville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Location of Titusville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Titusville is located in Pennsylvania
Titusville
Titusville
Location in Pennsylvania
Titusville is located in the United States
Titusville
Titusville
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°38′N 79°40′W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyCrawford
Incorporated (city)February 28, 1866
Founded byJonathan Titus
Region government/seatCouncil–manager
Government
  MayorJon Crouch (R)
Area
  Total2.90 sq mi (7.51 km2)
  Land2.90 sq mi (7.51 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2] (middle of city)
1,200 ft (400 m)
Highest elevation
[2] (northeast corner of city)
1,621 ft (494 m)
Lowest elevation
[2] (Oil Creek)
1,150 ft (350 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total5,262
  Density1,778.3/sq mi (686.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
ZIP Code
16354
Area code814
FIPS code42-76904
Websitewww.cityoftitusvillepa.gov
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