Edison Park Historic District in Fort Myers in Lee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Past, Present, and Future of Florida Citrus

— Edison and Ford Winter Estates —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 1, 2025

1. The Past, Present, and Future of Florida Citrus Marker

Inscription. "My firm belief that the best possible working plan for any man in our civilization is to have one foot on the soil and the other in industry," said Henry Ford. This is true of Florida Citrus Growers today. The recreated Henry Ford Citrus Grove planted and managed by Florida Citrus Grower Jim Gravley demonstrates the latest in best management practices and technology. Today's grove owner not only needs the knowledge handed down from previous generations, but an understanding of how to utilize modern technology and management to ensure a strong and healthy citrus culture in Florida.

Scan this QR code to meet a modern Florida Citrus Grower who cares for more than 1,800 acres of citrus groves - and helped create this one! Find out how Florida Citrus is being preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Erected by Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Florida Citrus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 26° 37.985′ N, 81° 52.875′ W. Marker is in Fort Myers, Florida, in Lee County. It is in the Edison Park Historic District. It can be reached from McGregor Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Llewellyn Drive, on the left when traveling

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north. Located on the grounds of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates on the river side of the compound. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Gift of Citrus (a few steps from this marker); Citrus on the High Seas (a few steps from this marker); Citrus Heats Up in Fort Myers (a few steps from this marker); The Henry Ford Citrus Grove (a few steps from this marker); Squeezing Success (a few steps from this marker); The Landscape of The Mangoes (within shouting distance of this marker); Inside Henry Ford’s Mangoes Estate (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mangoes: Henry Ford’s Florida Retreat (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Myers.

Also see . . .
1. Edison, Ford, and Citrus: A Sweet History. (Submitted on August 15, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. What is on the trees at the Ford Estate. (Submitted on August 15, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 1, 2025

2. The Past, Present, and Future of Florida Citrus Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.