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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Florence Florence County, South Carolina Zip Code "A City of Character!" The South Carolina state capital is Columbia. What would you like to know about Florence Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Florence Government Florence Chamber of Commerce. Florence Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Florence Libraries. Florence Schools. Zip Codes 29501, 29505 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Florence is approximately 29,813 (1990). The approximate number of families is 11,790 (1990). 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. Return to Index Location Florence location: 80 miles east of Columbia, South Carolina. Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Florence is 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. Florence average temperature is (daytime) 63.2 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Florence history: 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. The founding of Florence: 1871 The incorporation date of Florence: 24 December 1890 Return to Index Attractions Florence attractions: 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. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of South Carolina To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Custom Search

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