Book
This gripping account captures the true story of one of Florida's most infamous criminal enterprises, which operated along the Indian River and Treasure Coast during the 1920s, a lawless era when remote waterways made smuggling and banditry all too possible in our young state.
The Ashley Gang's reign of terror touched Stuart and Martin County directly, reminding us how the frontier spirit that built our community could turn dangerous in the hands of those who chose crime over honest work. George Gragg's donation of this volume preserves a crucial chapter in local history, when our pioneers and law enforcement worked to transform the wild Treasure Coast into a civilized home.
On display, upstairs, Library.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Book |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2025.09.001 |
| Where to see it | Upstairs, Library |
| Provenance | Donated by George Gragg |
| Catalog description | The Notorius Ashley Gang |
