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Florence
Florence County, South Carolina
ZipCodes
29501, 29505
Motto
"A City of Character!"
Page Contents for Florence, South Carolina
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The South Carolina state capital is Columbia.
The population of Florence is approximately 29,813 (1990), 37056 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 11,790 (1990), 14979 (2010).
The amount of land area in Florence is 38.201 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.066 sq kilometers.
The distance from Florence to Washington DC is 363 miles.
The distance to the South Carolina state capital is 67 miles. (as the crow flies)
Florence is positioned 34.18 degrees north of the equator and 79.78 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Florence elevation is 149 feet above sea level.
Florence average temperature is (daytime) 63.2 degrees F.
Location
80 miles east of Columbia, South Carolina.Return to Index
Climate
Temperate. Though temperatures are mild all year long, there is a mild winter with occasional below freezing temperatures. It is generally warm from April through September.
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History & History Related Items
Florence began as a railroad center. It was used for movement of troops and supplies in the Civil War. Wayside Hospital was for Confederate Troops. The Northeastern Railroad built shops and was the major employer in the late 1800's. It was named by General William Wallace Harllee, President of Wilmington and Manchester Railroad, after his daughter, Florence. The city shows on maps as early as 1854. It was chartered as a city in 1890.
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The founding of Florence
1871The incorporation of Florence
24 December 1890Attractions
Pee Dee State Farmers Market
Phone: 843-665-5154
Francis Marion University Planetarium
Phone: 843-661-1250
The Florence Museum of Art, Science and History & Timrod Park & Shrine
Graham & Spruce St.
Phone: 843-662-3351
See a 1917 Vulcan Steam Locomotive at the museum plus many other artifacts and items from the local history. Next door is Timrod Park which commemorates Henry Timrod, the Poet Laureate of the Confederacy.
The War Between the States Museum
107 South Guerry Street
Florence, South Carolina 29501
Phone: (843) 669-1266
Florence Air and Missile Museum
2.5 miles east on US 301 at the airport entrance.
Phone: 843-665-5118
Information about Florence at FlorenceWeb.com online!
The Florence Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 321
Florence, SC 29502-3211
Phone (843) 661-2541
The Florence Ballet
Learn about Florence
Florence is the largest city in Florence County and serves as the county seat.
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Florence City Government
Florence has a City Manager/City Council form of governmentThe City of Florence
The Florence City County Civic Center
Phone: 843-679-9417
Florence City Manager
180 N. Irby St.
Florence, SC 29501-3456
Phone: 843-665-3113
The Florence Civic Center website
PeeDee Tourism Commission
3290 W. Radio Drive
Florence, South Carolina, 29502-7805
Phone: 843-669-0950
Florence Chamber
Chamber of Commerce610 W. Palmetto St.
P.O. Box 948
Florence, SC 29503
Phone: 843-665-0515
Florence Organizations
Chamber of Commerce610 W. Palmetto St.
P.O. Box 948
Florence, SC 29503
Phone: 843-665-0515
Florence Libraries
The Florence Public Library319 S. Irby St.
Florence, SC 29501-4707
Phone: 843-662-8424
Florence Schools
Florence School District 01319 S. Dargan St.
Florence, SC 29506-2538
Phone: 843-669-4141
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