Vignettes
Step back in time to learn about the unusual, the forgotten and some of the fascinating people, events and places from Martin County's history. These historical vignettes were written by Greg and Alice Luckhardt of Stuart and were published in the "Your News" section of Stuart News and TCPalm.com (discontinued).
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Early history of the region that would eventually be Hobe Sound involves Jobe (Jove) Indians, land grants, treaties, acquisitions or other transactions of properties, too numerous and complicated to detail. Although there may be discrepancies, forthwith is an abbreviated, simplified summary of facts and noted…
STUART— Many stories have been told through the years about supposed sightings of phantom vessels or ghost ships at sea, the Flying…
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A time-traveling narrative of interesting facts and trivial information from an era long ago. Ross Witham, ‘Turtle Man’ Ross Witham, known as…
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A time traveling narrative of interesting facts and trivial information from an era long ago. First science fair On Friday evening and…
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‘Twas days before Christmas and all through the town, people were happy, with nary a frown. It was most busy in Stuart,…
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Raised in Stuart, Forrest Tucker, a handsome, charismatic young man at age 24, had been paroled from state prison in 1944 for…
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Forrest Tucker was a teenager by the early 1930s, having been raised in Stuart with the Silva family, hard working respectable members…
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Through the years, Martin County has been the residence of many acclaimed, wealthy, famed or otherwise distinguished individuals, but unfortunately, some notorious…
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Enjoy these stories about local people, events and activities at Thanksgiving, during the 1950s. Thanksgiving restaurant dining, ’50s style Thanksgiving was not recognized…
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The U.S. had declared war on Germany, April 6, 1917. Being the first war in which local residents would actively participate, there…
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A detailed history of the communities of Martin County could reveal a few interesting facts, some trivial info and unusual or even…
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The familiar phrase “trick or treat” announced by costumed youngsters at Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve, probably originated in the late 1920s,…
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One of the fascinating ‘charms’ of Martin County are its quaint, older, but beautiful homes, many of which are of interest and…
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