St. Lucie Village Historic District

St. Lucie Village Historic District is a residential area in Florida containing about 35 buildings spread along North Indian River Drive, featuring construction styles ranging from simple wooden frames to Late Victorian designs. The area maintains its original street pattern and primarily residential character, with structures distributed across several miles.

The area grew from settlements established during the Third Seminole War in the 1850s, with Fort Capron serving as a central point for the developing community. Most buildings visible today were constructed between 1850 and 1928, marking a period of gradual growth and residential expansion.

The buildings show how residents chose to construct their homes from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s, mixing simple wooden structures with more elaborate designs. Walking through, you notice how these different styles sit side by side, revealing what mattered to people living here at that time.

The district spreads along North Indian River Drive over a considerable distance, making it helpful to drive or plan for longer walks to see the various buildings. The original street layout makes navigation straightforward, though the scattered placement of structures means you may want to focus on specific sections rather than trying to see everything at once.

A stone marker along North Indian River Drive indicates where Fort Capron once stood, marking the spot where the region's early settlement began. The palm-lined median of Chamberlin Boulevard adds a distinctive planted element to the landscape that many visitors pass through without noticing.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 27.48806,-80.33611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42