Historic Fort Myers

Class Trip! on June 27th we took a field trip to Downtown Fort Myers to learn a little history. I had no idea the history of this place was so long and colorful. Not being a Florida Native I found it very interesting to hear about the Seminole Indians and the early European settlers in this area It was also interesting to note the fact that even though Florida is deep in the southern part of the United States, Ft. Myers was actually a Union Fort that never fell to the Confederacy throughout the Civil War. The history of this city is captivating and well worth learning for any US History buff. You can also find several statues and murals throughout the downtown area depicting a visual history of this place. I am anxious to learn more!

'Uncommon Friends'
This statue is a  tribute to the bond shared by three of the city’s most famous winter residents, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone that commemorated the first 100 years of Fort Myers.

'Fort Myers: An Alternative History'
This ceramic tile mural is 20' high x 100' long and depicts the first 50 years of Fort Myers History, representing the removal of the Seminole, the 2nd Regiment of US Colored Troops who defended the fort throughout the Civil War, Cattle Ranchers, the first railroad and even a public hanging. The mural is located overlooking the courtyard of the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Fort Myers.