Viking, Florida
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Viking is an unincorporated community in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States.{{cite gnis|308163|Viking}} Viking is located along U.S. Route 1, {{convert|7|mi|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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Category:Unincorporated communities in St. Lucie County, Florida
Category:Unincorporated communities in Florida
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