Last Look

Fort Pierce, a growing city established in 1901, was named for the U.S. Army fort established along the Indian River during the Second Seminole War [1835-1842]. Named for its commander, Lt. Col. Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, brother to President Franklin Pierce, the old fort once stood on the western shore of the Indian River. At some point in its history, Fort Pierce began to be called The Sunrise City. Perhaps visitors to the area began calling it that after staying here and rising early for a day of fun on the water. There are few things more spectacular than watching the sun rise over the ocean, as this photo taken at a dune crossover on Hutchinson Island shows. 

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Feb. 07, 2024

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