The Shepards of Shepard Park in Stuart, Florida

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I recently visited Shepard Park. When I looked at the steps that are the remains of the Shepard estate and the plaque that commemorates the Shepards I started composing a blog in my head.

“In Memory of William H. and Lucy Doane Shepard For their Contribution to the City of Stuart and its citizens
REST – ENJOY – BE CONCERNED”
Anne Young Shepard, the daughter-in-law of William and Lucy Shepard, stands on the steps that now lead to the plaque commemorating the family’s gift. The photograph is in the History of Martin County.

Willian H. Shepard’s portrait is in the History of Martin County.

Lucy Anne Doane Shepard’s portrait is in the History of Martin County.

When you read the article about William H. Shepard in the History of Martin County, you learn that he was a founder of the Citizens Bank that grew into today’s Seacoast Bank, and was behind many important institutions locally. In Cleveland, Ohio, where the Shepards made their fortune, they were largely responsible for the Cleveland Art Museum.

It seems the many transplants from Cleveland through employment at Cleveland Clinic should know of this connection.

This book with many aerial photographs was published in 1939 in conjunction with the Florida Exhibit at the World’s Fair held in New York City.
Stuart was featured in Florida Via Camera. On page 26, the Shepard Estate on Frazier Creek is featured. Notice the break-water on which a boardwalk has been built that provides today’s visitors to Shepard Park much pleasure
This photograph, taken on February 23, 2025, shows the break-water with its boardwalk. Stuart’s mooring field and the Roosevelt Bridge are in the background.

Shepard Park has been improved through the years. The boat ramp boardwalk, playground for children, restrooms and covered stage provide local citizens and visitors with much pleasure.

I have too much to share in one blog, so this blog will be continued.

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