Fort Pierce, Florida
Fort Pierce is a city of 49,082 people in St. Lucie County, Florida, founded in 1901.
Why visit Fort Pierce
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sunrise Theatre, St. Lucie County Aquarium, Casa Caprona and Jules Frere House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 53°F.
Weather in Fort Pierce
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About Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce is a city in and the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. An hour north of West Palm Beach, the city is part of the Treasure Coast region of Florida’s Atlantic Coast. It is also known as the Sunrise City. Per the 2020 census, the population was 47,297.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Pierce, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Sunrise Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Movie theater in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
117 South 2nd Street, Fort Pierce
St. Lucie County Aquarium
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Public aquarium
Museums and landmarks24
Casa Caprona
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Ft. Pierce, Florida, NRHP-listed
2606 Saint Lucie Boulevard, Fort Pierce
Jules Frere House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Florida, United States
2404 Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Pierce
Old Fort Pierce City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Rathaus in Florida, United States of America
315 Avenue A, Fort Pierce
Old Fort Pierce Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Post office in Florida, United States of America
500 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce
Zora Neale Hurston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Heritage site, home of Zora Neale Hurston
1734 Avenue L, Fort Pierce
Arcade Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Boston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Captain Hammond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Immokolee
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Moores Creek Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Old St. Anastasia Catholic School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic church in Florida, United States
St. Lucie High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
High school in Florida, United States
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Becker Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
Hiking Trails, Observation areas, Canoeing/kayaking. Nature Center and Exhibits, Primitive campling
3398 Selvitz Rd, Fort Pierce
sunrise - sunset
Gordy Road Preserve
Hiking and trails · 4.0 mi
Birding, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Picnic Tables, Restroom, Disc Golf, Grills, Pavilions, Pier, Caonoe/Kayak Dock
3650 Gordy Rd, Fort Pierce
sunrise - sunset
Old Fort Pierce Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
United States historic site in Florida
Ten Mile Creek Preserve
Hiking and trails · 4.1 mi
Birding, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Picnic Tables
3401 Gordy Road, Fort Pierce
sunrise - sunset
Old Fort Park
Park · 1.5 mi
901 South Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes52
Archie's Seabreeze
Diner · American · 4.1 mi
401 South Ocean Drive, Hutchinson Island
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Chuck's Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.2 mi
822 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce
Tu-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 14:00-21:00
Crabby's Dockside Ft. Pierce
Restaurant · Pizza, American, Seafood · 2.0 mi
2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pappy's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.5 mi
6945 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
5550 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce
Mo-Fr 04:30-22:00; Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:30
40 more on the map.
History
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. The military post had been named for Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, a career United States Army officer and the brother of President Franklin Pierce.
The first permanent settlement of the current city was during the 1860s. In 1901, the city was officially incorporated as a municipality. It was the largest city on Florida's Atlantic Coast between Daytona Beach and West Palm Beach until 1970, when it was surpassed by Melbourne.
From the History section of Fort Pierce, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Fort Pierce Downtown KOA Journey
Campground · 2.9 mi
1821 N US hwy 1, Fort Pierce
Churches and places of worship83
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.7 mi
2525 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce
AllenChapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 2.2 mi
1602 G Terrace, Fort Pierce
Bible Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.9 mi
4401 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce
Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 3.8 mi
5150 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce
Fairlawn Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
3003 Rhode Island Avenue, Fort Pierce
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.0 mi
4500 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce
First Baptist Church of White City
Church · Baptist · 3.6 mi
903 Midway Road, Fort Pierce
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts
School · 1.4 mi
1100 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce
Saint Lucie County Library System Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library
Library · 2.1 mi
3008 Avenue D, Fort Pierce
Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie
School · 1.3 mi
1100 Delaware Ave, Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
School · 3.1 mi
1801 Panther Ln, Fort Pierce
Healthcare6
New Horizons Of Treasure Coast - Mental Health Center
Hospital · 3.9 mi
4500 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce
Map of Fort Pierce
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 55°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 74°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 75°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 70°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 74°F | 56°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Pierce Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Lucie County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Fort Pierce South 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Fort Pierce North 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- White City 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Indian River Estates 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- River Park 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Lakewood Park 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Port St. Lucie 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Florida Ridge 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- South Beach 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Hutchinson Island South 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fort Pierce Inlet Fort Pierce Florida photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SunriseTheater, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CasaCaprona, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ft.PierceOldCityHall, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldFt.PiercePostOffice, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JulesFrereHouse, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ZoraNealeHurstonHouse, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St.LucieHighSchool, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ft Pierce FL Immokalee dway01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Lucie Vill FL HD house01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moores Creek Bridge Fort Pierce Florida, Clayton Kern, CC BY-SA 2.5
- OldSt.AnastasiaCatholicSchool, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ft Pierce FL Old Fort Park01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ArcadeBuildingFt.Pierce, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BostonHouse, SebasTorrente, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic-Captain-Hammond-House-11-9-12, K. Colando, CC BY-SA 3.0
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