Filed Under Early Settlers and Settlements
Scobie Fish & Oyster Company
Commercial fishing has long been a staple of Titusville’s economy. In 1885, a Connecticut fisherman named George W. Scobie arrived in his schooner and established what would eventually become a large fishing fleet. With the arrival of the railroad, the Scobie Fish & Oyster Company became a major supplier of seafood to the cities of the East Coast. He also operated a local ferry service with his steamer Ancient City.
Audio
The Scobie Family and the early days of the Titusville Fishing Industry Excepts from an oral history interview by Nancy Yasecko with Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Scobie June 27, 2017 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDoosec5n0I