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Florida Becomes US Territory
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." -
The Battle of Fort Myers
The battle of Fort Myers was the southernmost battle fought in the civil war. -
Fort Myers is Incorporated
The small town of Fort Myers was incorporated, with just 349 residents. -
Schoolhouse Burned Down
The schoolhouse burned down, causing a chain reaction that resulted in the creation of Lee County. -
Lee County created
Fort Myers' request was granted, and they seceded from Monroe County and Created Lee County. -
Great Blizzard of '89
One of the only times it has ever snowed in Fort Myers. -
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Building Boom
"torrents of winter visitors from the north flocked to Florida seeking their fortunes in land investments" -
Telephone Service
The first telephone service in Fort Myers was created in February of 1900 by a 19-year-old. -
Ford Motor Company created
After Edsion convinced Ford to build the automobile, he created his dream in 1903. -
The railroad reaches Fort Myers
the first railroad is built in Fort Myers. -
First Ford Motor Car Dealership opened
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 -
Old Courthouse Torn Down
The old coutrhouse was torn down sometime in 1914. -
Major Hurricane
"Two devastating hurricanes in 1921 & 1926, combined with poor publicity and inadequate planning brought a collapse in Florida's boom time." -
Collier County Created
Colier county was created from part of Lee County. -
Major Hurricane
"Two devastating hurricanes in 1921 & 1926, combined with poor publicity and inadequate planning brought a collapse in Florida's boom time." -
First Edison Bridge Completed
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Buckingham Army Airfield opened
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) -
Buckingham Army Airfield Closed
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) -
125 Birthday of Lee County
