October 12, 1940, was a sad day for fans of movie hero Tom Mix. Heading north from Tucson in his big Cord, he lost control of the car and rolled over in a ditch, subsequently renamed Tom Mix Wash. A r... Indian 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 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 BuildingsAs the fifth oldest town in the state of Arizona, downtown Florence has been designated an official "Historic District" with more building listed on the National Register
Florence, AZ Historic DistrictsThe First Presbyterian Church of Florence was the second oldest Presbyterian Church in Arizona. Established in November of 1888
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The Center for Meteorite Studies is home to the world's largest university-based meteorite collection. We house specimens rep...
Canyon Speedway Park racers run on an oval 3/8th mile clay speedway. The track is located in a canyon with beautiful views in...