Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Julius Caesar Scott

1926 - 1952

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 26, 2022

1. Julius Caesar Scott Marker

Inscription. For his dedication, commitment and service of 26 years to the City of Fort Pierce. He was the first African-American employed by the City as a Pipefitters Foreman and he perished during an underground inspection cave-in at 1525-1529 Avenue D, May 2,1952.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1952.

Location. 27° 27.168′ N, 80° 20.235′ W. Marker is in Fort Pierce, Florida, in St. Lucie County. It can be reached from the intersection of North 13th Street and Avenue D, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1332 Ave D, Fort Pierce FL 34950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lincoln Park Academy (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Means Court School (about 600 feet away); Highwaymen Obelisk (about 700 feet away); Former Chronicle Newspaper Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sarah’s Memorial Chapel, Formerly Percy S. Peek Funeral Chapel, 728 Avenue D (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Lincoln Park Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Lincoln Park Academy

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Original Site Methodist Episcopal Church, South (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Pierce.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 26, 2022

2. Julius Caesar Scott Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.