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
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
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2022
2. City of Stuart Water Tower Marker
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Great Place for a Vacation (within shouting distance of this marker); Passengers, Pay Phones and a Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyric Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); "Stuart is burning down!" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hello Girls! (about 600 feet away); Martin County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Martin County Court House (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Healing Sanitarium (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stuart.
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3. Stuart Water Tower
Photographed from the courtyard of Peter L. Cheney Courthouse and Constitutional Office Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
