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

Parks/Atwood House

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 16, 2023

1. Parks / Atwood House Marker

Inscription. In 1903 Noah parks built this house for his family shotly after his brother George Parks constructed the General Merchandise Store.

In November of 1908 Noah Parks contracted a fatal illness and died, leaving his widow Mildred and seven children behind.

Their family remained in Stuart for awhile but eventually moved to Florence County, South Carolina.

Mildred later sold the house to Calvin Atwood in 1916 which remained in his family for sixty years.

The City of Stuart purchased the house in 1988.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 27° 12.031′ N, 80° 15.347′ W. Marker is in Stuart, Florida, in Martin County. It is on Southwest Flagler Avenue 0.1 miles north of SW St Lucie Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 151 SW Flagler 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: Geo. W. Parks General Merchandise (a few steps from this marker); George W. Parks (a few steps from this marker); Stuart Feed Store (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Stuart Water Tower

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Stuart is burning down!" (about 500 feet away); Passengers, Pay Phones and a Post Office (about 500 feet away); A Great Place for a Vacation (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stuart.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 16, 2023

2. Parks / Atwood House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.