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Jul. 19, 2026

North Fort Myers, Florida history is more than run of the mill

North Fort Myers, Florida history is more than run of the mill

July 19, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ET The Slater lumber mill (undated).Provided By Donald R. HensleyAn aerial view of where the mill stood.Provided By Donald R. HensleyMill laborers were paid in coins called “babbitt.”Provided By Cynthia WilliamsTrains,... Read more.

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