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The name was changed to Stuart after the FEC railroad was established and was named after Homer Hine Stuart, Jr., another early settler. (more info on how Stuart was named) Population . Stuart’s population is 17,285 and increases to 21,087 with winter visitors. Municipal Finances . The city tax rate is currently 4.75 mils. Industry
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- Mammoth Discovery
Five presidents loved fishing in Stuart, including Grover Cleveland, Chester A. Arthur, Theodore Roosevelt, Howard Taft and Warren G. Harding. Cleveland actually found Stuart by mistake, and some historians say the 22nd president of the United States put Stuart on the map. According to "A Treasure We Call Home" by Rick Crary, Cleveland was an accid...
"Gentle Giant," a story about the adventures of a Florida game warden in the Everglades, his family and a loveable black bear named Ben, was filmed in Port Salerno and other places, including Palm Beach Gardens, MacArthur Park and the Everglades. Dennis Weaver played Tom Wedloe, the game warden; Vera Miles was Ellen, his wife; and the son, Mark, wa...
Bill McCoy, who gained famed during Prohibition as the "King of Rum Row" and is credited with the origin of the expression "The Real McCoy," died in Stuart on Dec. 30, 1948, according to Thurlow's "Stuart on the St. Lucie: A Pictorial History." McCoy was at the city dock aboard his yacht Blue Lagoon of the Coral Strand, a name shared by the Hutchin...
The city of Stuart had a mascot in the 1920s, an alligator named Dirty Ben, according to historians Alice and Greg Luckhardt. The gator was kept in a fenced pool area in the park between Southwest Flagler Avenue and Southwest Osceola Street, before buildings were constructed in that area, and Dirty Ben actually was considered by some to be Stuart's...
Several actors graduated from Martin County High School. Dan Bakkedahl, who is best known for movies "This Is 40," "The Heat" and "Battle of the Sexes" and TV shows "Veep" and "Community," graduated from Martin County High in 1988. He's also the younger brother of Tom Bakkedahl, chief assistant state attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit. Judge Rei...
Visitors to downtown Stuart are all too familiar with Confusion Corner. (Or, maybe you're not because you've always avoided the baffling traffic pattern.) In January 1979, journalist Charles Kuralt was intrigued by the wacky roundabout and arrived in Stuart to film Confusion Corner for a segment of CBS television's weekly series "On the Road" to be...
The Ashley Gang terrorized Florida's east coast and was involved in robberies, murders, bootlegging, jail escapes and even a shootout in downtown Stuart. During the getaway from a robbery at Bank of Stuart on Feb. 23, 1915, leader John Ashley lost his right eye after he was accidentally shot by a member of the gang, according to the Luckhardts. The...
On March 28, 1930, it was reported that Al Capone was seen in Stuart, according to the Luckhardts. A local fisherman said he recognized Capone, who was heavily armed with bodyguards, near Babcock's Garage. He said Capone was in a Lincoln or Marmon with several other men. However, the witness refused to be identified when questioned about the incide...
On Feb. 10, 1934, just one month after the "new" Roosevelt Bridge — which is now the "old" Roosevelt Bridge — was dedicated, Mother Nature initiated the bridge, too. A hailstorm covered Stuart with ice, creating street scenes that some say looked like "someplace up North."
A portion of a tooth identified from a Parelepha floridanus, or Florida mammoth, was discovered on Fourth Street (East Ocean Boulevard) by a boy in April 1959. Other discoveries in the area, of animal or human origin, include various fossils found in the C-23 Canal and skulls in Indian mounds on Hutchinson Island. More:Consistent rain increases mos...
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5 days ago · Discovering Stuart, Florida. Stuart, Florida, is a gem on the southeastern coast, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about this picturesque city. Location: Stuart is nestled in Martin County, Florida, and is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Feb 16, 2012 · Historical Vignettes is a mini-series showcasing Martin Counties interesting stories and forgotten facts. Stuart was officially named the "Sailfish Capital of the World" in 1957 through the efforts of the Stuart Chamber of Commerce. Sport fishermen and women too, for decades had been coming to Stuart and surrounding areas to enjoy the mild ...
Mar 28, 2022 · Stuart is a small city situated in Martin County on the Atlantic Coast of the US State of Florida. Located along the Treasure Coast, Stuart forms a part of the “Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.”. Nicknamed as “Sailfish Capital of the World,” Stuart is the largest municipality among Martin County’s four ...
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Learn more about the City of Stuart's history and other details. City Values. View the values of the City of Stuart. Stuart Voted #1 - Best Coastal Small Town. Check out why Stuart was voted #1 Best Coastal Small Town. Stuart's Historic Preservation. Gather more information about the historic preservation of Stuart. Stuart's History. Read about ...
It is also known as "America's Happiest Seaside Town," per Visit Florida. Visitors can relax at one of the city's eight beaches or take up the thrills at Sailfish Splash Waterpark. The town is particularly known for its sport fishing opportunities. Stuart named itself Sailfish Capital of the World back in 1938, and decades later, the city is ...
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