Lee County is a political subdivision of the State of Florida, governed by Florida's Constitution and general laws. Founded in 1887, Lee County became a Charter County upon approval of the voters on Nov. 5, 1996; effective Jan. 1, 1997.

130th Anniversary of Lee County

Lee County celebrated its 130th Anniversary on May 13, 2017 in honor of gaining independence from Monroe County in 1887. Please join us in remembering the past by viewing the historic photo gallery, exploring the reading list and more.

100th Anniversary of the Lee County Courthouse

The historic Lee County Courthouse celebrated the 100th Anniversary of its opening in December 2015. Read residents' memories of the courthouse.

Learn More About Lee County's History

Places to see

• Cape Coral Historical Museum
  
• Edison & Ford Winter Estates
• Koreshan State Historic Site
• Mound Key Archeological State Park
• Museum of the Islands
• Old Lee County Courthouse
• Sanibel Historical Museum
  

Websites to visit

• History of Cape Coral
• History of Fort Myers