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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 builder and first commander, Ltc. [[Benjamin K. Pierce]]. Located in St. Lucie County, Florida. Decommissioned in 1842 and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by [[Fort Capron]]. | |||
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Part of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, St. Lucie County, Florida. | |||
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'''Location:''' Located on the Indian River four miles south of the old Indian River Inlet. | '''Location:''' Located on the Indian River four miles south of the old Indian River Inlet, St. Lucie County, Florida | ||
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Revision as of 18:16, 27 January 2011
Fort Pierce (1838-1842) - A palmetto log blockhouse erected during the Second Seminole War on 2 Jan 1838 and probably named after its builder and first commander, Ltc. Benjamin K. Pierce. Located in St. Lucie County, Florida. Decommissioned in 1842 and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by Fort Capron.
Fort Pierce History
Current Status
Part of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, St. Lucie County, Florida.
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Location: Located on the Indian River four miles south of the old Indian River Inlet, St. Lucie County, Florida Maps & Images Lat: 27.48188 Long: -80.30561 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 198
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