Stuart in Martin County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
George W. Parks
General Merchandise Store
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 16, 2023
1. George W. Parks Marker
The second story served as the Parks family home in later years. The store evolved into a hardware store, then a feed store, remaining in operation until purchased by the City of Stuart in 1988.
This historic building is now a local history museum operated by Stuart Heritage, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 27° 12.039′ N, 80° 15.357′ W. Marker is in Stuart, Florida, in Martin County. It is on Southwest Flagler Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 161 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: Stuart Feed Store (here, next to this marker); Geo. W. Parks General Merchandise (here, next to this marker); Parks/Atwood House (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); City of Stuart Water Tower (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Stuart is burning down!" (about 500 feet away); Passengers, Pay Phones and a Post Office
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 16, 2023
2. George W. Parks Marker
The marker can be seen behind the Florida flag.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
