Treasure Coast History

Awash in memories of Cow Creek Ranch

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:May 14, 2022
Post category:Treasure Coast History

Awash in memories of Cow Creek Ranch BY GREGORY ENNS Splashing around in the waters of Cow Creek swamp is one of my earliest memories of childhood. I was about…

Protected: Cow Creek Chronicles – Part 1

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 23, 2022
Post category:Treasure Coast History

PART ONE: Pioneer Frank Raulerson builds a cattle-ranching empire, but who will take it over? Rise of a Cattle Baron The brothers Raulerson arrive early to Fort Pierce and help…

Space Race pioneer

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:March 20, 2022
Post category:Inspirational Treasure Coast History

Space Race pioneer Calculating career went from secretary to working on the space shuttle BY MARY ANN KOENIG In 1966, women couldn't get a credit card without their husbands as…

Cow Creek Chronicles

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:March 14, 2022
Post category:Treasure Coast History

A series about the lives of a pioneering cattle family and the vast ranch they established

Rise of a Cattle Baron

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:March 14, 2022
Post category:Treasure Coast History

PART ONE: Pioneer Frank Raulerson builds a cattle-ranching empire, but who will take it over? Rise of a Cattle Baron The brothers Raulerson arrive early to Fort Pierce and help…

Divided warpaths

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:January 10, 2022
Post category:Treasure Coast History

One veteran of the Second Seminole War was the victor, the other became the vanquished

Fort Pierce daredevil thrilled crowd at inlet celebration a century ago

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:May 7, 2021
Post category:Fort Pierce Inlet at 100 Treasure Coast History

While the new inlet was supposed to be the center of attention on May 12, 1921, 24-year-old Madeline Davis stole the show.

Few structures are visible on South Beach, at the bottom of this May 1921 photograph, in this aerial shot of the new Fort Pierce Inlet. ST. LUCIE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER

100 years and counting

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:May 3, 2021
Post category:Fort Pierce Inlet at 100 Treasure Coast History

Events to mark the day the Fort Pierce Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean met a century ago

The opening of Fort Pierce Westwood High School led to much angst as the classes at Fort Pierce Central were split, separating seniors from their friends. RUSTY DURHAM

Unbroken bonds

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:February 22, 2021
Post category:Fort Pierce Treasure Coast History

Class of ’79 alumni remain close despite spending their senior year at different schools

The U.S. Coast Guard Station in Fort Pierce is located on South Hutchinson Island which provides quick access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Fort Pierce Inlet. ANTHONY INSWASTY

On guard

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:January 7, 2021
Post category:Treasure Coast History

New Coast Guard commander at Fort Pierce Station continues longtime mission along the Treasure Coast