Martin Digital History

Leroy Washington, c. 1970

Item

Title

Leroy Washington, c. 1970

Description

Portrait of Stuart police officer, Leroy Washington in uniform. Washington was one of the first two black officers (along with James Hall) appointed to the Stuart police force. Washington became the first black Captain of the Stuart police department and was later promoted to Deputy Chief of Police.

Source

Scan gift of Historical Society of Martin County.

Rights

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Format

Black and white print; 5x7 inches

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Identifier

HSMC-2023-018-2-b2-042
2023.018

Coverage

Original Format

Photographic print

Citation

“Leroy Washington, c. 1970,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/3255.