Fort Pierce

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.

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 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 35'

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

Links:

• Brief Article

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