Indeed, Florence was a town before completion of the Arizona State Prison in 1912 - just not much of one. The 1910 census recorded a population of 807, but the tiny town's residents had made ...

For one of the oldest towns in Arizona, Florence is a hidden gem brimming with historic features that will astound you.

Arizona is an outdoor lover's paradise, and this town, located along the Copper Corridor, is filled with canyon trails, wild ...

Join host Robin Sewell as we discover the surprising delights of Arizona's Verde Valley, a refreshing escape from the desert heat. We'll embark on river adventures like kayaking and paddleboarding ...

The original AZ Ice in Arcadia has the oldest frozen ice in Arizona, while the Mesa Historical Museum is housed in one of the state's oldest school buildings. The hotel and golf resort ...

Ducey said in his State of the State address that Arizona was shutting down “a state prison,” then named Florence in a press release sent out around the end of the speech. “The town is ...

Town officials, on the other hand, said they had "sticker shock" after running the numbers on the closure. "Within the Florence State Prison, you can find Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI ...

After her husband died, Sue Summers resumed her career as teacher and taught the children of Florence for many years. Skip to main content Skip to main content Register for more free articles. ...

"That outpouring of support back then and now as we fast-forward to 2024, and what is happening locally with the town of Florence ... Names," Ryan Ehrfurth of Arizona State Board and Historic ...