The red Stuart Feed Supply building with feed and paint signs, hardware and fertilizer bags out front
Stuart Feed Supply, 1980s

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Stuart’s Story Lives Here.

Explore the people, places and progress that shaped Stuart, from railroad roots to a vibrant coastal community.

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Our history

A small town. A remarkable story.

From pioneer life and early settlers to fishing, citrus, the railroad and a thriving coastal community, our history is a story of resilience, vision and people who cared deeply about this place.

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A steamboat at a long wooden pier on the St. Lucie River, with palms on the shore
On the river, circa 1910

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Stuart’s Woodmen Hall

STUART — One of the oldest buildings in Stuart, saved from demolition years ago, is Woodmen Hall, located at the corner of…

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The Whiticar Family

This video captures a community presentation by members of the Whiticar family detailing their century-long local history in Martin County, Florida. The…

2026 Kiwanis Holiday Ornament

1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet

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This year's Kiwanis Holiday ornament honors the Spanish influence on our region and the hurricane that made us The Treasure Coast: the 1715 wreck of the Spanish Treasure Fleet. Ships carrying gold, silver and jewels home to Spain rode the Gulf Stream up the Bahama Channel, right along our shore.

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