Viking, Florida
Unincorporated community in Florida, United States
27°32′30″N 80°21′43″W / 27.54167°N 80.36194°W / 27.54167; -80.36194Viking is an unincorporated community in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States.[1] Viking is located along U.S. Route 1, 7 miles (11 km) north-northwest of Fort Pierce.
The town was founded by a Norwegian immigrants Jens (1858-1944) and Agathe Helseth and was so named for a large community of Scandinavians. At one time, there was a school and a post office in addition to the Helseth pineapple farm. The Helseth estate was donated to the State of Florida.
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Municipalities and communities of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States
County seat: Fort Pierce
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