Martin County Courthouse

Historical marker location:

80 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, Florida

( Marker is at the intersection of SE Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A) and SE Denver Avenue, on the right when traveling east on SE Ocean Boulevard.)

Florida was one of the first states to embrace the automobile, with the first auto race in the state taking place in 1904. Today, Florida is still known for its car culture, with numerous car shows and events taking place throughout the year.