Tour historic, landmark homes of Stuart – Part 1
Most people who visit or live in Martin County enjoy its climate, natural tropical beauty and scenic waterways. Although the landscape may…
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Vignettes
Small stories. A bigger picture of Stuart.
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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Time Traveling: 1955-1959 – Part 2
Forthwith, a time traveling narrative of selected interesting facts and trivial information from an era long ago, including a mini-timeline of notable…
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Time Traveling: 1955-1959 – Part 1
Forthwith, a time traveling narrative of selected interesting facts and trivial information from an era long ago. Polio vaccine, immunization for dreaded…
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Meet pioneers O.K. Wood, George Edward Coon
Early settlers in what would eventually be Martin County were bold, adventurous, determined individuals, choosing to live and survive in essentially a…
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Time Traveling: 1950-1954 – Part 2
Forthwith, a time traveling narrative of selected interesting facts and trivial information from an era long ago, including a mini-timeline of notable…
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Time Traveling: 1950-1954 – Part 1
January 1, 1950 marked the halfway point of the 20th century and what would be a memorable decade for a generation of…
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Thomas DeSteuben, region’s first lawyer
There are more than 400 attorneys in Martin County as of 2018, but ever wonder who was the first in this area?…
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Time Traveling: 1945-1949 – Part 2
Forthwith, a time traveling narrative of interesting facts and trivial information from an era of the past. Operator strike doesn’t affect Stuart…
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Time Traveling: 1945-1949 – Part 1
Forthwith, a time traveling narrative of interesting facts and trivial information from an era of the past. Julius Magos, brave soldier paralyzed…
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Interesting facts about Martin County’s Sheriffs — Part 3
Forthwith, some little known information pertaining to those select few men who served as sheriff of Martin County. Robert L. Crowder: May 1972-Jan.…
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Interesting facts about Martin County’s Sheriffs — Part 2
Forthwith, some little known information pertaining to those select few who served as sheriff of Martin County. G. Marion ‘Dick’ Hancock: Sept…
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Interesting facts about Martin County’s Sheriffs — Part 1
Since the creation of Martin County in 1925, there have been only eight different men appointed or elected sheriff, three of whom…
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