Fort Capron was built in 1850 and replaced Fort Pierce which burned down in 1843. According to the University of Florida, "it was named after Captain Erastus Capron, a U.S. Army officer during the Second Seminole War. The fort was abandoned in 1858, and civilians remained in and around the fort after it was decommissioned".
Fort Capron Historical Marker
By tallturtle82 @ 2024-04-23 15:23:32