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'''{{PAGENAME}} (1838-1842)''' - A palmetto log blockhouse erected during the [[Seminole War II|second Seminole War]] on 2 Jan 1838 and probably named after its first commander, | '''{{PAGENAME}} (1838-1842)''' - A palmetto log blockhouse erected during the [[Seminole War II|second Seminole War]] on 2 Jan 1838 and probably named after its first commander, Ltc. [[Benjamin K. Pierce]]. Decommissioned in 1842 and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by [[Fort Capron]]. | ||
=={{PAGENAME}} History== | =={{PAGENAME}} History== | ||
==Current Status== | ==Current Status== | ||
Revision as of 12:30, 11 February 2010
Fort Pierce (1838-1842) - A palmetto log blockhouse erected during the second Seminole War on 2 Jan 1838 and probably named after its first commander, Ltc. Benjamin K. Pierce. Decommissioned in 1842 and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by Fort Capron.
Fort Pierce History
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Location: Located on the Indian River four miles south of the old Indian River Inlet. Maps & Images Lat: 27.48188 Long: -80.30561 |
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