Abstract: The present invention includes an improved metal fence post for use with a wooden fence. The fence post has a C-shaped center section formed by a rear wall, two sides and two flanges, and each of the sides includes a plurality of holes extending along the length of the sides. The fence post can be used as a line, corner, end or gate post. Preferably, the width of the sides of the C-shaped center section is about the same as the thickness of the wooden fence rails so that the fence posts are positioned in-line with the fence rails. Advantageously, the fence posts allow the fence boards to be attached to either or both sides of the rails. In addition, the fence post of the present invention allows for the installation of prefabricated fence panels in the construction of the fence.