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Florence-ArizonaFlorence-Arizona is a former farming community along the Gila River founded in 1866, signed by then US President Abraham Lincoln. Florence is the 5th oldest town in the state and is 45 minutes away from Phoenix. It’s been predicted to undergo explosive development in the next 10 years. Florence’s annual events include historic home tours, a fishing tournament, music festivities, Independence Day fireworks, Halloween activities, Rodeo parade, Christmas programs, pool parties, summer reading programs. Florence is regarded as the Cowboy Cradle of the Southwest. Founded in 1866, Florence is an Arizona "Main Street" town.  An original Old West mining town, Florence is centrally located at the junction of U.S. Highway 79 and Arizona State Highway 287 just 61 miles from downtown Phoenix and 70 miles from Tucson. The town boomed in the in the 1870s with the discovery of silver in the nearby Silver King Mine. Florence immediately became the commercial hub for area mines and business prospered. Ranching developed and farming continued. Florence is proud of its history and the old town was designated National Historic District. Today, Florence strives to strike a balance between preserving the past and preparing for the future so that an authentic sense of place is maintained, coupled with new growth and progress.  Arizona4Pinoys.com does not guarantee the accuracy of any information on this site. You can use at your own risk. Various data have been gathered from government and commercial sources.
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