Fort Pierce North, FL

Fort Pierce North is a coastal Florida community in St. Lucie County, accessible via I-95 and US-1. The area serves as a residential base near Fort Pierce proper, with easy access to beaches via State Road A1A. Treasure Coast International Airport provides regional flights nearby. The subtropical climate attracts seasonal residents escaping northern winters. The community's name traces back to an 1838 military fort named after Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, brother of future President Franklin Pierce.