U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly led a ceremony on Monday to formally dedicate the U.S. Postal Service office in Titusville to honor Edwin Drake, the father of the American oil industry. Kelly was joined by officials from the U.S. Postal Service.
“Edwin Drake’s discovery led to a revolution that transformed the world and put Titusville and the Oil Region in the history books,” Kelly said. “Now, I am proud to cement his legacy in our nation’s history with this honor. I would like to thank my colleagues for their support in honoring this American pioneer.”
In 2024, Kelly led legislation to officially rename the facility at 135 W. Spring St., as the Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building. The bill was signed into law in January 2025.
