 Estero was established and incorporated by followers of Dr. Cyrus Reed Teed. He proposed a theory called Koresham Unity which says that "we live on the inside of the Earth's outer skin, and that celestial bodies are all contained inside the hollow earth. In 1894, followers purchased and occupied a 320 acre parcel of land where they lived communally and prospered in business and politics. In 1904 the town of Estero was incorporated.
Though those days have long passed, the Koreshans' original tract is now owned by the State of Florida. The Koreshan State Historic Site is a popular place to visit. Today, Estero is a small modern paradise consistiing of 56 sq. miles. It is located south of Fort Myers and north of Bonita Springs. When you arrive in Estero, you can shed your worries and enjoy the pristine beaches, beautiful sunsets and relaxing gulf breezes. Estero is an escape like no other. People are drawn to Estero for its shopping, dining, schools and relaxed lifestyle. People stay in Estero for its museums, art galleries and unlimited recreational opportunities. Estero has a nice inventory of homes for sale. The prices are reasonable and the quality of construction is good. Estero homes for sale don't last long. If you enjoy year round sunshine, golf, tennis, biking and of course the beach, then Estero may be your final destination. |