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![]() History Lee County was created in 1887 from Monroe County. It was named for Robert E. Lee, general in the American Civil War. ![]() |
![]() Your Ad Here Lee County, Florida Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The population estimate for July 1, 2006 was 571,344. Its county seat is Fort Myers. Florida is known for it's forts - Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, etc. This dates back to the era of the Civil War when the Southern states held many forts, including Fort Myers & Fort Worth. Today Fort Worth LASIK has replaced the actual forts & Fort Myers offers tourists a sunny vacation or the chance to learn more about the rich history of Florida's Lee County. |