St. Lucie County
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Markerman62
N 27° 26.798 W 080° 19.351
17R E 566949 N 3036087
Located in downtown Ft. Pierce.
Waymark Code: WMMFW3
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2014
Views: 6
St. Lucie County was formed in 1844 and recreated in 1905. Named for St. Lucie of Syracuse, the region's original inhabitants were the Tequesta Indians. Ft. Pierce, the county seat, was named for Major B.K. Pierce, brother of Pres. Franklin Pierce. The fort was the headquarters of the Army of the South under Gen. Jesup during the Seminole Indians wars. A settlement about the fort began soon after its establishment about 1838.
Marker Number: F-60
Date: 1961
County: St Lucie
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials
Website: Not listed
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