Established in 1886, Fort Myers is the historical and governmental hub of Lee County. It is the gateway to the Southwest Florida region, which is a major tourist destination in Florida, as well as being a popular place to live for retirees. The winter homes of Thomas Edison (Seminole Lodge) and Henry Ford (The Mangoes), which are both primary tourist attractions in the region, are located on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... Thomas Alva Edison Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman who developed many important devices. ... Time Magazine, January 14, 1935 Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was the founder of the Ford Motor Company and is credited with contributing to the creation of a middle class in American society. ...

The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is located just outside of Fort Myers, and serves Lee County, as well as neighboring Charlotte and Collier counties. Southwest Florida International Airport is an airport located near Fort Myers, Florida. ... Charlotte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Collier County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ...

Fort Myers is located at 26°37'54" North, 81°51'26" West (26.631750, -81.857096)

Cape Coral (known locally as the Cape) was built over 40 years ago by two land speculators, the Rosen brothers, who believed that the property's location on the Gulf Coast would be attractive to homebuyers. They purchased the property, platted the community, and created a system of canals spanning more than 400 miles, which were dug up to elevate the land, most of which was below sea level. At 115 square miles, Cape Coral is the third-largest city in Florida (in terms of land area). A contemporary plat map showing the location of a property for sale. ...

The city is divided into four quadrants--northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast--with most of the streets being numbered. Santa Barbara Boulevard divides the city into east and west, while Hancock Bridge Parkway (east of Santa Barbara) and Embers Parkway (west of Santa Barbara) divide the city into north and south.

Incorporated as a city in 1970, Cape Coral is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida, featuring numerous waterfront properties on canals, lakes, and basins; many of which have direct access to the Pine Island Sound and Caloosahatchee River. 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Pine Island is an island located in Lee County, Florida, on the Gulf coast of southwest Florida. ... The Caloosahatchee River is a river on the southwest Gulf Coast of Florida in the United States, approximately 75 mi (121 long).

The city has many public parks and recreation areas. It is also home to several golf courses.

Cape Coral is located at 26°38'23" North, 81°58'57" West (26.639600, -81.982471)1. Adapted from Wikipedias FL county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 298.1 km² (115.1 mi²). 272.4 km² (105.2 mi²) of it is land and 25.7 km² (9.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 8.61% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...

Lee County was created in 1887. It was named for Robert E. Lee, general in the American Civil War. 1887 is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ... Robert Edward Lee, as a U.S. Army Colonel before the war Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a career army officer and the most successful general of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ...

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 440,888 people, 188,599 households, and 127,681 families residing in the county. The population density is 212/km² (549/mi²). There are 245,405 housing units at an average density of 118/km² (305/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 87.69% White, 6.59% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.07% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 9.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 188,599 households out of which 22.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.50% are married couples living together, 8.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% are non-families. 25.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.73. Marriage is a relationship and bond between two individuals that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the county the population is spread out with 19.60% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 24.80% from 45 to 64, and 25.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $40,319, and the median income for a family is $46,430. Males have a median income of $31,247 versus $24,380 for females. The per capita income for the county is $24,542. 9.70% of the population and 6.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.20% of those under the age of 18 and 5.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ...