1879, John Carberry
became the first settler of Stuart, his father-in-law Peter Stuart
was the first postmaster and our community is his namesake.
1880, first school.
1881, railroad arrived.
1882, first sermon preached.
1884, Village of Stuart incorporated.
1893-94, first telephone exchange.
1894, first auditorium.
1923, Electric light plant "lit up" Stuart.
1939, new auditorium.
1953, Stuart Stock Car races began.
1960, Stuart/Atkinson Country Club.
1971, Parkside Manor opened.
1983, Stuart's boys football team in the state playoffs.
1992, Boys basketball team qualified for State.
1993, Girls basketball team won Class D State Championship.
1996, Boys basketball team again qualified for the state playoffs.
2000, assisted living center added to Parkside Manor.
2003, skating rink and new soccer fields built.
