Clewiston, Agricultural center in Hendry County, Florida, United States
Clewiston is a town in Hendry County, Florida, situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Okeechobee in a flat landscape. It functions as a regional hub for the agricultural areas that surround it throughout the county.
John O'Brien and Alonzo Clewis purchased land in 1920 to establish the settlement, which gained city status in 1925. A railway connection to Moore Haven later opened access to wider markets.
The city maintains strong connections to sugar production, with U.S. Sugar Corporation operating extensive agricultural operations in the surrounding areas.
The town sits along a main highway running through Florida, making it easy to find your way around. The flat terrain makes it simple to explore the area on foot or by car.
The Seminole tribe initially used this location as a fishing camp before the Moore Haven & Clewiston Railway connected it to broader markets.
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