Demere Key
Demere Key is an archaeological site west of Pine Island, Florida. On June 13, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Demere Key | |
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| Location | Lee County, Florida |
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| Nearest city | Fort Myers |
| Coordinates | 26°35′34″N 82°08′02″W |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000332[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 13, 1972 |
The island is named for its early owner, Lewis Deméré (1813 – c.1880), who was born at St. Simons Island, Georgia. He and his wife, Virginia Clancy Barnard Deméré (1821–1900) and son, Raymond Barnard Deméré (1843–1905) lived on the island until about 1880.
References
External links
- Lee County listings at National Register of Historic Places
- Lee County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
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