Fort Capron Historical Marker in Fort Pierce, Florida, is a historic site with a rich past. Established from 1850-1858 during the Second Seminole War, it was named after Captain Erastus Capron, a U.S. Army officer who played an important role in its creation. The fort replaced Fort Pierce, which had burned down in 1843 after being decommissioned. Lt. Ripley named the log buildings Fort Capron, honoring its namesake Captain Erastus Capron.

Fort Capron served as the eastern terminus of a military road called the Capron Trail, which was vital during the war. The monument marking the fort can be found at the end of Chamberlain Boulevard in Fort Pierce, overlooking the Indian River. It is part of the historic Hernández-Capron Trail, also known as the Hernández Trail.

The marker, erected in 1937 to commemorate the sites history and significance during the Second Seminole War, draws visitors who come to learn about its past. Abandoned by the military at the end of the war in 1842, Fort Capron has since become an important historical site, capturing the imagination of all those who visit.