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Encyclopedia > Stuart, Florida
Downtown Stuart
Downtown Stuart

Stuart is a city in Martin County, Florida, on Florida's Treasure Coast. The population was 14,633 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,728 [1]. It is the county seat of Martin CountyGR6, and is also the site of the Martin County Fair. Image File history File links Skyline of Stuart, Florida, USA circa June 2002. ... Image File history File links Skyline of Stuart, Florida, USA circa June 2002. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Map of the Treasure Coast in Florida. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Martin County Fair is one of the largest agricultural fairs in the United States, occuring annually in Febuary in Stuart, Florida. ...

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Geography

Location of Stuart, Florida

Stuart is located at 27°11′32″N, 80°14′35″W (27.192163, -80.243001)GR1. Adapted from Wikipedias FL county maps by Seth Ilys. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.1 km² (8.5 mi²). 16.3 km² (6.3 mi²) of it is land and 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 14,633 people, 7,220 households, and 3,422 families residing in the city. The population density was 895.4/km² (2,320.5/mi²). There were 8,777 housing units at an average density of 537.1/km² (1,391.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.30% White, 12.33% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.97% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.29% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 7,220 households out of which 15.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.6% were non-families. 46.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 26.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.60. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 14.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 32.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $30,574, and the median income for a family was $40,701. Males had a median income of $29,151 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,139. About 7.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


History

Stuart riverwalk before damage by hurricane Jeanne
Stuart riverwalk before damage by hurricane Jeanne

In the 1700s, several Spanish galleons shipwrecked in the Martin County area of Florida's Treasure Coast. The multiple wrecks were reportedly the result of a hurricane, and the ships were carrying unknown quantities of gold and silver. Some of this treasure has since been recovered, and its presence resulted in the region's name. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (455x640, 123 KB) Stuart, Florida - Riverwalk before hurricane damage. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (455x640, 123 KB) Stuart, Florida - Riverwalk before hurricane damage. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Map of the Treasure Coast in Florida. ...


The Treasure Coast area that became Stuart was first settled by non-Native Americans in 1870. In 1875, a United States Lifesaving Station was established on Florida's Hutchinson Island, near the Stuart area. Today, the station is known as Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The United States Life-Saving Service was a Federal agency that grew out of private and local humanitarian efforts to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners and passengers. ... Hutchinson Island South is a census-designated place located in St. ... The House of Refuge at Gilberts Bar (also known as Gilbert`s Bar House of Refuge) is a historic site near Stuart, Florida, United States. ... A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ...


From 1893-1895, the area was called Potsdam. This name was chosen by Otto Stypman, a local landowner originally from Potsdam, Germany. Stypman, with his brother Ernest, owned the land that would become downtown Stuart. Potsdam was renamed Stuart in 1895, after the establishment of the Florida East Coast Railway, in honor of another local landowner named Homer Hine Stuart, Jr. Potsdam is the capital city of the federal state of Brandenburg in Germany. ... The Florida East Coast Railway (AAR reporting marks FEC) is a Class II railroad operating in the U.S. state of Florida; in the past, it has been a Class I railroad. ...


In 1914, Stuart was incorporated as part of Florida's Palm Beach County. In 1925, Stuart was chartered and named the county seat of the newly created Martin County.[1][2] Palm Beach County is a county located in the state of Florida. ...


Communities

  • Coral Gardens
  • Emerald Lakes
  • Foxwood
  • Holly Creek
  • Locks Landing
  • Lost Lakes
  • Mariner Kay
  • Mariner Sands
  • Mariner Village
  • Martin's Crossing
  • Martin's Preserve
  • North River Shores
  • The Preserve
  • Sailfish Point
  • Sewall's Point
  • Snug Harbor
  • St. Lucie Estates
  • Rocky Point
  • Towne Park
  • Tropical Farms
  • Windermere
  • The Reef
  • JP Cook's Island

Towne Park is a condominium community, consisting of six buildings, with 16 apartments in each one. ...

Natives from Stuart, Florida

Dan Bakkedahl Dan Bakkedahl is an American improvisor, actor and teacher from Chicago. ... The Daily Show (currently The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning American satirical television program produced by and run on the Comedy Central cable television network. ... James Davis may refer to: James Davis (basketball) (NBA, 1955) James Davis (VC) James Davis (football player), NFL defensive end James Davis (college football) Clemson Tigers running back James Chowning Davies, American political scientist James Curran Davis, U.S. Representative from Georgia 1947-63 James E. Davis, New York City... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Big Blue Wrecking Crew, Big Blue, G-Men, The Jints, The New York Football Giants Team colors Royal Blue, Red, Gray, and White Head Coach Tom Coughlin Owner John Mara (50%) and Steve Tisch (50%) General manager Jerry Reese League/Conference affiliations National... Corey McIntyre (born January 25, 1979 in Stuart, FL) is an American football fullback who currently plays for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. ... Scott Christopher Proctor born January 2, 1977 in Stuart, Florida is a major league relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Kathy Rinaldi-Stunkel (born in March 24, 1967 in Stuart, Florida) is a former professional tennis player from the United States, who retired in September 1997. ... Christopher Marquette (b. ... Frances Langford Frances Newbern Langford (April 4, 1913 – July 11, 2005) was a successful singer and entertainer during the Golden Age of Radio, who also made occasional film appearances. ... Harry Wayne Huizenga (born on December 29, 1937) is an American who has built several companies into multi-billion dollar enterprises, mostly through an aggressive process of acquisitions. ... Look up estate in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

External links

Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

References

  1. ^ Goodnature.org, Official Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce Website, History Page
  2. ^ CityofStuart.com History Page


Cities and communities of Martin County, Florida
County seat Stuart Location of Martin County
Incorporated places Jupiter Island | Ocean Breeze Park | Sewall's Point | Stuart
Unincorporated places Hobe Sound | Indiantown | Jensen Beach | North River Shores | Palm City | Port Mayaca | Port Salerno | Rio
Adjacent Counties St. Lucie | Palm Beach | Hendry | Okeechobee | Glades


Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Image File history File links Martin_County_Florida. ... An incorporated place, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, is a type of governmental unit incorporated under state law as a city, town (except the New England states, New York, and Wisconsin), borough (except in Alaska and New York), or village and having legally prescribed limits, powers, and... Jupiter Island is a town in Martin County, Florida, United States. ... Ocean Breeze Park is a town located in Martin County, Florida. ... Sewalls Point is a town located in Martin County, Florida. ... In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ... Sunset from the Intracoastal Waterway in Hobe Sound, Florida. ... Indiantown is a census-designated place located in Martin County, Florida. ... Jensen Beach is a census-designated place located in Martin County, Florida. ... North River Shores is a census-designated place located in Martin County, Florida. ... Palm City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Port Salerno is a census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States. ... Rio is a census-designated place located in Martin County, Florida. ... United States of America, showing states, divided into counties. ... St. ... Palm Beach County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Hendry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Okeechobee County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Glades County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ...


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From the Stuart Inlet, the Gulf Stream is only about 6 miles offshore which provides access to world-class sportfishing for tuna, wahoo, dolphin fish, swordfish, marlin and other billfish, etc. The neighboring inlet to the north, Fort Pierce, boasts the best fishing in Florida right here on the Treasure Coast.
Stuart, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (666 words)
Stuart is a city in Martin County, Florida, on Florida's Treasure Coast.
Potsdam was renamed Stuart in 1895, after the establishment of the Florida East Coast Railway, in honor of another local landowner named Homer Hine Stuart, Jr.
In 1914, Stuart was incorporated as part of Florida's Palm Beach County.
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