Stuart in Martin County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

City of Stuart Water Tower

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2022

1. City of Stuart Water Tower Marker

Inscription. Visible behind you, Stuart's water tower rises above the tree line as you gaze down historic Osceola Street.

The water tower was constructed in 1959. The American flag first appeared encircling the tank as suggested by the Martin County High School bi-centennial Class of 1976.

In 1991, the city considered repainting the tower green or silver, traditional colors of water towers throughout the nation.

Several representatives, including the local VFW, Boy Scouts, Stuart Main Street, veterans, and private citizens of the community came forward to speak in favor of keeping the flag on the tower. Resident, Mabel Witham, appeared before the city commission with an American flag draped around her shoulders in honor of our veterans, demonstrating her fervent patriotism and desire to see the flag remain.

Recognizing that the community felt strongly about the flag, the city commission unanimously agreed on a compromised plan to put two American flags and the city's name on the 250,000-gallon tower. Seeing “Stuart” emblazoned on the tower became a landmark for residents and visitors alike.

So, whether this is your hometown or

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your home now, the Stuart water tower welcomes you.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

Location. 27° 11.997′ N, 80° 15.278′ W. Marker is in Stuart, Florida, in Martin County. It is at the intersection of SW St. Lucie Avenue and SW Osceola Street, on the left when traveling north on SW St. Lucie Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 SW St Lucie Ave, Stuart FL 34994, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Great Place for a Vacation (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2022

2. City of Stuart Water Tower Marker

Passengers, Pay Phones and a Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyric Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Parks/Atwood House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Stuart is burning down!" (about 500 feet away); Geo. W. Parks General Merchandise (about 500 feet away); George W. Parks (about 500 feet away); Stuart Feed Store (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stuart.

Stuart Water Tower image. Click for full size.

By Tamanoeconomico vis Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), October 29, 2018

3. Stuart Water Tower

Photographed from the courtyard of Peter L. Cheney Courthouse and Constitutional Office Center.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,379 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.