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1. www.crwflags.com › fotw › flagsFort Pierce, Florida (U.S.) - CRW Flags

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   Aug 29, 2020 · Description of the flag. A white flag with the seal in the center. I saw a photo of the city's old flag on Reddit Vexillology: https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/hlrbfo/the_old_flag_of_fort_pierce_fl/. The present flag can be seen in this recent photo from the city's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ftpierce/photos/a ...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fort_Pierce,_FloridaFort Pierce, Florida - Wikipedia

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   Fort Pierce is a city in and the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the Treasure Coast region of Atlantic Coast Florida. [9] It is also known as the Sunrise City. [10] Per the 2020 census, the population was 47,297. [11]

4. www.britannica.com › place › Fort-PierceFort Pierce | Florida, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Oct 12, 2024 · Fort Pierce, city, seat (1905) of St. Lucie county, east-central Florida, U.S. It is situated on the Indian River (a lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean by inlets), about 55 miles (90 km) north of West Palm Beach. The fort (1838–42), built during the Seminole Wars, was named for Lieutenant.

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5. www.usatoday.com › picture-gallery › travelThis is what each US state flag represents - USA TODAY

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   Jan 20, 2021 · Florida The seal in the middle of the flag represents the state’s environmental features, including images of sun rays, palmetto trees, lakes and rivers.

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6. www.cityoffortpierce.com › 224About Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce, FL - Official Website

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   Fort Pierce, often called the Sunrise City, has been the hub of St. Lucie County, Florida for over 100 years. Situated on the “Treasure Coast,” named after the famed sinking of a Spanish treasure fleet in 1715, Fort Pierce is one of the oldest communities on the east coast of Florida.

7. www.americaistheoldworld.com › moorish-fort-pierceMoorish Fort Pierce, Florida - America is the Old World

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   Aug 19, 2023 · Yes, Fort Pierce used to be a wealthy Moorish city that was paradise, hence the peacocks are a fitting symbol for the city. Fort Pierce is still a major connection point for commercial products coming in and being transported down South to South Florida, via planes, ships, trains, and trucks.

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   Why is Fort Pierce called Fort Pierce?

   • The city was named after the Fort Pierce Army post which was built nearby in 1838 during the Second Seminole War, and lasted until 1842. [ 1 ] The military post had been named for Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, a career United States Army officer and the brother of President Franklin Pierce. [ 12 ]

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   What is Fort Pierce's mission?

   • Mission: “To provide community leadership, quality public service, and a safe environment for all citizens, by an empowered team of employees motivated by pride in themselves and their work." Fort Pierce, often called the Sunrise City, has been the hub of St. Lucie County, Florida for over 100 years.

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   Where is Fort Pierce Florida located?

   • The Fort Pierce Railroad Station in the early 20th Century. Fort Pierce is located on U.S. Route 1, near its intersection with Florida State Road 70. Interstate 95 and Florida's Turnpike are nearby, at the west edge of town. The Intracoastal Waterway passes through the city.

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   When did Fort Pierce become a city?

   • Permanent settlement began around the fort site in the 1860s, and the small fishing village of Edgartown and an oyster cannery were also established. In 1901 these entities were incorporated as the City of Fort Pierce. Pineapple growing was an early factor in the city’s economic growth that was later replaced by citrus farming.

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   Is Fort Pierce a good city?

   • Fort Pierce was awarded the 2005 City of Excellence Award by the Florida League of Cities for overall excellence in city government and in 2011 Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. received the Great American Main Street Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation in beautiful downtown Fort Pierce.

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   What is Fort Pierce known for?

   • Agriculture (citrus and cattle), fishing, light industry (including small engines), and food processing are the basis of the area’s economy. Services (notably tourism and electronic retailing) are also important. The Port of Fort Pierce is on the Intracoastal Waterway and is a major shipping centre for citrus products.

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9. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesFort Pierce, Florida - Wikiwand

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   Fort Pierce is a city in and the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the Treasure Coast region of Atlantic Coast Florida. [9] It is also known as the Sunrise City. [10]