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http://www.fortmyers.org/fort-myers-history.html "Florida became a US Territory in 1821, and the ensuing wave of settlers asked for protection from the native Seminoles."
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The battle of Fort Myers was the southernmost battle fought in the civil war.
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The small town of Fort Myers was incorporated, with just 349 residents.
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The schoolhouse burned down, causing a chain reaction that resulted in the creation of Lee County.
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Fort Myers' request was granted, and they seceded from Monroe County and Created Lee County.
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One of the only times it has ever snowed in Fort Myers.
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"torrents of winter visitors from the north flocked to Florida seeking their fortunes in land investments"
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The first telephone service in Fort Myers was created in February of 1900 by a 19-year-old.
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After Edsion convinced Ford to build the automobile, he created his dream in 1903.
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the first railroad is built in Fort Myers.
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Ford Motor Copmpany opened the first Ford Motor Dealership in Fort Myers, the winter home of both Edison and Ford. Source: http://www.fortmyers.org/fort-myers-history.html
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The old coutrhouse was torn down sometime in 1914.
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"Two devastating hurricanes in 1921 & 1926, combined with poor publicity and inadequate planning brought a collapse in Florida's boom time."
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Colier county was created from part of Lee County.
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"Two devastating hurricanes in 1921 & 1926, combined with poor publicity and inadequate planning brought a collapse in Florida's boom time."
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Buckingham Army Airfield was used to train gunners. It was constructed with $10,000,000 on 7,000 acres of land. Source: [www.airfields-freeman.com/FL/Airfields_FL_FtMyers.htm#buckingham](www.airfields-freeman.com/FL/Airfields_FL_FtMyers.htm#buckingham)
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The airfield officially closed in 1945, and the buildings were demolished. Later, Lehigh Acres (a housing development) was built over the remains. Source: [www.airfields-freeman.com/FL/Airfields_FL_FtMyers.htm#buckingham](www.airfields-freeman.com/FL/Airfields_FL_FtMyers.htm#buckingham)
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