Historic Buildings in Florence, Arizona

Florence, Arizona

Florence Woman's Club
The Florence Woman's Club grew from the original Florence Village Improvement Club, organized in 1897 to improve and beautify the town of Florence. Members paid 25 cents a year to Mrs. T.F Weedin to k...
Florence Woman's Club
Nicholas Saloon
The earliest fired-brick building still standing in Florence and the town's second oldest brick structure, the second Nicholas Saloon and Beer Hall was built in 1889 for John Nicholas. It is listed on...
Nicholas Saloon

Historic Coke Ovens in Box Canyon

The Historic Coke Ovens, otherwise known as charcoal kilns, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, were built in 1882 along the Gila River by the Pinal Consolidated Mining Company, and are so inaccessible that their preservation is easily understood.

Florence, AZ Historic Sites

Jesus Martinez House

In 1888, Florence staged her most famous gunfight between ex-sheriff, Pete Gabriel and his former deputy, Joe Phy. The shooting started in the Tunnel Saloon and ended in the middle of Main Street. Gabriel survived; Phy died a few hours later. Also surviving the showdown was a 6 x 4

Florence, AZ Historic Homes

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Florence, Arizona

Florence Woman's Club

Nicholas Saloon

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Coke Ovens in Box Canyon

Jesus Martinez House

First Presbyterian Church of Florence

McFarland State Park

Florence Historic District

Things to do near Florence, AZ

Ken McDonald Golf Course

Superstition Farm

Desert Springs Golf Club

Phantom Horse Golf Club

Giant Sundial