In July 1995, six monks came to the barren Sonora Arizona desert from the Holy Monastery of Philotheou, Mount Athos. Upon their arrival, the fathers begun with the necessary construction work, buildin... The First Presbyterian Church of Florence was the second oldest Presbyterian Church in Arizona. Established in November of 1888
Florence, AZ Historic ChurchesIndian raids on white settlers were common in the 1880s. When William Clarke, a mining engineer, and his wife Ella came to Florence, he devised built-in security in constructing his residence about 1884
Florence, AZ Historic HomesThis is the Historic District's finest example of a Sonoran corner-style row house. Its street facades are flush with the property line and the wings are one room deep. Always used as a residence, it was built in 1880 by Juan Luna, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Florence, AZ Historic HomesThe 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 keep the club's rake under her porch.
Florence, AZ Historic BuildingsIn 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 HomesCourse Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...
This eighteen hole executive course is traditional in design and features a slight mixture of desert-style holes. A majority ...
Tempe's premier 125-acre park has 12-acre lake, urban fishing, boat rentals, two group picnic ramadas, sand volleyball courts...
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...