Etymology

Fort Myers

Today it means: A former military outpost in Florida Territory, United States. Full definition →

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The story

fort + Myers; Named after quartermaster Abraham Myers who had earlier served in the Second Seminole War, prior to the fort being built. The city is named after the fort that occupied the location of the city.

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