Welcome to 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 287 just 61 miles from downtown Phoenix and 70 miles from Tucson.

WHY FLORENCE IS YOUR BEST CHOICE? CHECK US OUT..

• Rural lifestyle with urban conveniences within minutes
• Located strategically between Phoenix and Tucson
• Diverse employment opportunities
• Nation’s fifth fastest growing county
• Low cost housing for families and winter visitors
• Abundant recreational opportunities
• 50 minutes to Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport
• Exceptional school and educational facilities
• Civic organizations for all interests
• Year ‘round great weather
• Fifth oldest Arizona community with pedestrian friendly historic district
• Vibrant business community
• Safe and secure - Low crime rate
• Friendly folks enjoying the outdoor western lifestyle

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