Fort Myers in Lee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Inside the Ford Home
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
1. Inside the Ford Home Marker
Although most of the furnishings on display are not original, records indicate they are in the style of the Ford residences. The grandmother clock in the living room is understood to be original to the Ford Home in Fort Myers.
In the late 1920’s Ford added two bedrooms and bath suites to the first floor as wings to the original building. These areas were necessary space for guests and staff such as Ford’s secretary, Frank Campsall, who accompanied him during several trips. On the second floor were bedrooms for the Fords, son Edsel, a study, indoor bathroom and a wonderful sleeping porch.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 26° 38.067′ N, 81° 52.804′ W. Marker is in Fort Myers, Florida, in Lee County. It can be reached from McGregor Boulevard south of Larchmont
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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: Clara Ford’s Michigan Rose Garden (here, next to this marker); Henry Ford (here, next to this marker); Henry Ford's Florida Estate (here, next to this marker); Edison Caretaker's Yard (here, next to this marker); Fire Control in Edison’s Time... and Today (here, next to this marker); Edison Pier (here, next to this marker); “Why, this will be the finest thing that ever happened to lovely Fort Myers.” (here, next to this marker); Edison Caretaker’s House (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Myers.
Other markers no longer nearby. Motor Generator (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Edison’s Water Systems (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Edison & Ford Winter Estates. (Submitted on October 26, 2015.)
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
2. Inside the Ford Home
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
3. Inside the Ford Home
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
4. Inside the Ford Home
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
5. Outside the Ford Home
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
6. Inside the Ford Home
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, October 10, 2015
7. Outside the Ford Home
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2015, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 547 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on August 15, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 23, 2015, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
