Lee County, County in Southwest Florida, US.
Lee County is a coastal area in Southwest Florida that includes the cities of Fort Myers and Cape Coral, with wide water surfaces along the Gulf of Mexico. The region stretches across mainland neighborhoods, barrier islands, and an extensive network of canals that shape the urban and coastal landscape.
The county was established in 1887 from parts of Monroe County and named after Robert E. Lee. Archaeological evidence shows that the Calusa lived here for centuries before European settlement began.
The county takes its name from Confederate General Robert E. Lee, reflecting the post-Civil War era in which it was formed. Today, residents speak both English and Spanish, showing the influence of Latin American communities in daily life.
Interstate 75 runs through the area and connects it to other parts of Florida both north and south. Southwest Florida International Airport serves as a major arrival point for visitors from across the country.
The coastline features numerous natural and man-made waterways that reach deep into the mainland. Many homes and neighborhoods are built so that boats can travel directly from private docks to open water.
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