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Should astronauts and other notable NASA affiliates be included in the "Notable Residents" section simply because they live or have lived in Titusville? If every notable person who has ever been involved with the space program were included, not only would the list be too long to parse but all the other notable 'non-NASA' residents would be overshadowed.

Example:

• Loren Shriver, NASA Deputy Director for Launch And Payload Processing; former space shuttle astronaut

This person was born in Jefferson, Iowa and only lives in Titusville for the job.

Please consider only adding the most notable people. Vanatom (talk) 15:45, 27 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Isn't there a story that locals tell about Col. Titus winning the rights to name the town by winning a game of chess or something like that? I know I've heard that story from a number of different people over the years, but don't know if it's factual or just a widespread urban myth. In either case, since the story is so widespread by the locals, it is worth mentioning in the Wiki page either way.

Loyt 22:11, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

As someone who grew up in Titusville, I can confirm the "legend" is widespread.

LezChap 01:49, 12 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well it is actually a domino game not chess but chess is still popular. Parker1297 (talk) 13:27, 10 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I've heard it many times without variation--lived here for 18 years.

I suppose someone could start a "Greater Titusville" section but you have to keep statistics and facts straight. What is city government and city census and what you're including from the "Greater T'ville" area. Also, it's T'ville-Cocoa-Melb-OB that's the Metropolitan area recognized by the government. Anyway...Student7 12:44, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I couldn't find any direct references to Titusville as "Space City, USA". I did, however, find many identifying Houston, Texas as such (including its Wikipedia article). Can anyone confirm its use to identify Titusville? Culicidae (talk) 20:48, 29 June 2009 (UTC) I live hear and I can say with the utmost certainty that no one calls Titusville by this name... though I do like it, lol.[reply]

A registered editor made a number of great improvements to the article. Thanks!

I do disagree, however, that an editor has to go to another article to verify bios that may (or may not) say that the notable has actually lived in Titusville. IMO, articles ought to be stand-alone, each having their own group of interested editors and quality. Therefore, a footnote, if seemingly valid, should be copied here. (usually there is no footnote in bio. Just a bald statement as to residence). Just my thought. Student7 (talk) 19:46, 6 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

An editor removed mention of the city recognizing student academic performance. I thought this was unique enough to leave as a one-sentence fact. Not done that often and articles are supposed to be about uniqueness after all. One sentence is hardly WP:UNDUE.Student7 (talk) 20:05, 2 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know anything about it, but it looks like it's a big thing judging from all the schools that participate. As long as it's not getting a disproportionate amount of coverage, I don't see why it can't stay. Culicidae (talk) 14:52, 3 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I am not convinced that the hall of fame has any connection with titusville, short of having its mail delivered from there, and (like everyone else in the north county) having its water and sewage supplied by the city. Student7 (talk) 19:51, 16 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Astronaut Hall of Fame is on the west side of the river near Space Coast Regional Airport. Although I'm not 100% sure it is within the city limits, having a postal address of Titusville seems to be a legitimate connection. The other businesses on Vectorspace Blvd. also have Titusville addresses. RadioBroadcast (talk) 04:33, 26 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Having a post office in a nearby named town or city is fairly common for places that are "in the county." That does not place them inside the city, however. Student7 (talk) 18:49, 28 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You are correct: the Astro and Police Halls of Fame (and Space Coast Executive airport for that matter) is outside the city limits. I think it's legitimate to keep the airport, as it serves Titusville; should the Astro and Police Halls of Fame be removed? RadioBroadcast (talk) 03:20, 1 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

My thought is make the fact that the airport is outside the city clear. I wouldn't insert the Hall of Fame. Put in in the county article. Not part of the city, and not that important anyway. It not only detracts from the article, it attracts other material on places outside the city. Thanks for asking. Student7 (talk) 12:45, 3 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Could be in the metro article or a "Greater 'Titusville" article which would be a pain to maintain IMO. Student7 (talk) 12:46, 3 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK I have removed both halls of fame, but they are noted in the Brevard County article. RadioBroadcast (talk) 03:10, 11 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Grover Cleveland visited Titusville in 1888. I think he may have been in office at the time. Quite a big deal. Can't find good online ref. May have to use hardcopy. One line sufficient. Rockledge, too "while you are up!"  :) Student7 (talk) 22:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I know pictures of launches are considered precious. BUT, the picture is not of Titusville, which is the WP:TOPIC. I think it should be removed/replaced with something in the city itself. Student7 (talk) 01:04, 20 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]