FORT MYERS

Fort Myers is a Florida historical marker in Fort Myers, Lee County, dedicated 1965.

Lee County · dedicated 1965 · 1st Street & Jackson Street on grounds of Federal, Fort Myers

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In this vicinity, Caloosa Indian villages were located in ancient times. Around this site, in the Seminole War of 1841-1842, a fort was established and named for Lieutenant John Harvie. The fort was reestablished in 1850 and named Fort Myers, honoring Lieutenant Abraham C. Myers. This Seminole War ended in 1858. During the War Between the States, Fort Myers was once more re-activated as a base to round up wild cattle to supply beef to Federal gunboats patrolling the Gulf off Sanibel.

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Marker data: Florida Historical Marker Program, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State

FORT MYERS

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