Martin County full of interesting facts, statistics, coincidences
Forthwith, 25 interesting facts, statistics, coincidences or other unusual information, in no particular order, pertaining to Martin County: 1. Jackson B. McDonald…
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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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Stuart’s unusual businesses and establishments
Most businesses in Stuart through the years probably would not be considered unique for the times, but perhaps several may seem rather…
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Ralph Hartman Sr., a legacy of success, Part 2
The Hartmans had moved to Stuart in 1924, where Ralph would partner in a grocery store with George Moore, but the business…
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Ralph Hartman Sr., a legacy of success, Part 1
The Hartmans, a notable family in Martin County, enjoyed happiness and success through the years, but also, sadly, experienced several tragedies. Leonard…
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Unusual businesses and establishments
Most businesses in Stuart through the years probably would not be considered unique for the times, but perhaps several may seem rather…
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Christmastide, Martin County
Here are a few stories, facts and information relating to Christmastide of long ago. Christmastide weather, 1899 It was a rather cold…
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Time Traveling: 1910-1914, Part 2
Trivial information and little known facts about a town can not only be interesting, but provide a glimpse into the past. Presented…
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Time Traveling,1910-1914, Part 1
Trivial information and little known facts about a town can not only be interesting, but provide a glimpse into the past. Presented…
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Stuart’s 6 City Hall locations,1914-2017 — Part 2
Stuart’s ‘City Hall’ would have six different locations from 1914-2017, the fifth being the renovated Stuart Department Store in 1955. 5th City…
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Stuart’s had 6 City Halls, 1914-2017 — Part 1
The town of Stuart was incorporated in May 1914 at the community meeting center, Christian Endeavor Hall, located on Avenue D (Albany),…
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HISTORICAL VIGNETTE: Stuart’s namesake, forgotten village of Wa-Wa and Goslingville
Some of the named little communities or villages around the region north and south of the St. Lucie River have long been…
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Alfred J. Pendarvis, 1st Martin County draftee
In December 1940, Alfred Jefferson ‘Buck’ Pendarvis had the distinction of being the first peacetime draftee from Martin County to be sent…
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