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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, Ltc. [[Benjamin K. Pierce]]. Decommissioned in 1842 and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by [[Fort Capron]]. | '''{{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]]. Decommissioned in 1842 and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by [[Fort Capron]]. | ||
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* {{Roberts}}, page 198 | |||
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* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~flslchs/miley5-7-78.htm Brief Article] | * [http://www.rootsweb.com/~flslchs/miley5-7-78.htm Brief Article] | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 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 builder and first commander, Ltc. Benjamin K. Pierce. Decommissioned in 1842 and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by Fort Capron.
Fort Pierce History
Current Status
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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 |
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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