Fort Pierce (Images of America) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738515302 ISBN 13: 9780738515304

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2003

Synopsis

Fort Pierce celebrates a rich and colorful history. The city, located along the Indian River, established in 1837 as a fort during the Seminole Wars, and named for commander Lt. Col. Benjamin Pierce, is an idyllic place to live and play. Long before Flagler extended his railroad south, this area was a tropical wilderness with only the Native Americans to enjoy the warm climate, the waters teeming with fish, oysters, and clams, and the roaming wildlife. The pioneering families that homesteaded the area in the 1860s developed a community that would become the county seat of St. Lucie County and what is now Fort Pierce. Today, Fort Pierce is a thriving city with an abundance of cultural and educational facilities-yet it retains its small-town friendliness and residents take pride in preserving the area's natural beauty.

About this title

About the Author

Author Ada Coats Williams is a descendant of one of the community's pioneer families. The retired educator has published numerous history columns and is a former president of the Florida Historical Society. With images from early pioneer Harry Hill's collection and her knowledge of the area, she tells the story of this beloved place in this keepsake pictorial volume.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738515302
• ISBN 13: 9780738515304
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128