Question: What famous Fort Myers resident had royal palms planted in the city, helping the town become the “City of Palms”?
Answer: Inventor Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison came through Fort Myers in 1885. He was enamored and decided to build his home and laboratory on the banks of the river. Edison was instrumental in the city’s growth and development and became its most famous resident. He had royal palms planted to line what is now McGregor Boulevard.
