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 first commander, Lt. Col. Benjamin K. Pierce. Decommissioned in 1842 and burned to the ground in 1843. Replaced by Fort Capron.

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

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