Florence, County seat in central Arizona, United States.
Florence stands along the Gila River at 454 meters elevation, surrounded by cotton fields watered by the Ashurst-Hayden Diversion Dam.
Founded in 1866, Florence received its name from Governor Richard McCormick's sister and became one of the first established settlements in Arizona territory.
The town maintains several original adobe structures, including the first land office of the Gadsden Purchase territory from 1873.
Florence contains Arizona's largest correctional facility on its eastern edge, with multiple administrative buildings serving Pinal County government operations.
The Pinal VOTES Center operates from Florence, managing election processes for the entire county through modern technological systems.
Location: Pinal County
Elevation above the sea: 454 m
Website: http://www.florenceaz.gov
Website: http://florenceaz.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.03861,-111.38694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
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