His curiosity piqued, Martyn asked for a tour of the area. As the two men traveled the Inlet and Intracoastal by boat, Martyn was immediately intrigued by the beauty and potential of the area. He bought 86 acres on Jupiter Island where he developed the Jupiter Inlet Colony.

While excavating the site, Martyn's crew unearthed an Indian mound filled with artifacts. Martyn's research into Indian history led him to speculate that the mound belonged to an encampment of Tequesta Indians encroaching on the native Jega Indians. Martyn became convinced of this and named an area he was developing west of the Intracoastal after the Tequesta tribe. That development, known today as the Tequesta Country Club, was later incorporated as the Village of Tequesta.

Tequesta started as one man's vision and has now become a thriving village featuring miles of waterfront property. From the serene Loxahatchee River to the breathtaking oceanfront homes, residents are drawn to the sunny, natural beauty of today's Tequesta.

Its mix of quiet residential neighborhoods and secure condominium complexes attract a variety of residents to the Village. Tequesta also has a wealth of cultural and recreational activities for every age, and is home to the Lighthouse Gallery and School of Art. In addition, there are dozens of unique shops, restaurants and service businesses located in Tequesta and the surrounding towns of Jupiter and Stuart.

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