Where did the "Fort" in Fort Myers, Florida come from? | Curious Gulf Coast

While we might live, work and play in Fort Myers, Florida was there actually a “fort” for which the city is named? What happened to it?
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[@kellingtonlink956]

Great answer! Thanks for the video.

[@mannythejew]

Abraham Myers was a distant relative of mine.

[@oxoz4394]

Thank you, now I have a new story to tell any prospect. Smarter every day.

[@susyshepard320]

Thank you, very interesting. You put this together very well. I didn't know any of it. But now I won't forget because you made a good presentation. 😊

[@fishgeralding9224]

The union armys paymasters building still exists on Hough st. It was recently sold. It was a small residence that belonged to a friend of mine.