Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce (1838-1842) - A U.S. Army palmetto log blockhouse erected during the Second Seminole War on 2 Jan 1838 and probably named after its builder and first commander, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin K. Pierce, 1st U.S. Artillery. Located in St. Lucie County, Florida. Decommissioned in 1842 and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by Fort Capron.

Fort Pierce Site and Marker	Fort Pierce Indian Mound
Indian River from the Fort Pierce Site

Fort Pierce History

A U.S. Army palmetto log blockhouse established on 2 Jan 1838 during the Second Seminole War on the west bank of the Indian River.

Decommissioned in 1842 at the end of the war and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by Fort Capron.

Current Status

Part of Old Fort City Park, St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida. Site Archeological ID: 8SL24.

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Location: Old Fort City Park, South Indian River Drive, St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida Maps & Images Lat: 27.436389 Long: -80.320556 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:

• North American Forts - Fort Pierce
• Brief Article

Visited: 14 Feb 2012

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