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Florence, Arizona (O'odham: S-auppag) is a town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The population was 17,054 at the 2000 census. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city was 17,053, meaning population growth of 0%. Florence, Arizona is the county seat of Pinal County.

The largest Arizona State Prison complex is located in the city, and its preserved Main Street and open desert scenery was the setting of the major motion picture Murphy's Romance.

There are a total of 9 prisons from the county, state, federal and two private prisons. There are 3 state prisons located in Florence.

World War 2 History

Just north of Florence during World War II was located a large prisoner of war camp for German and Italian prisoners of war, mainly captured during the North Africa campaign. The Pinal County Historical Museum on Main Street in Florence has a display and information on this period of Arizona history.

Florence Real Estate Development

Florence is the location of the 2nd Anthem development in the state of Arizona being built by Pulte and Del Webb. It is located six miles to the northwest of downtown historic Florence. There are about 20 other planned residential developments within the town limits. By 2015 it is theoretically possible, albeit somewhat unlikely, that 100,000 residents would live in Florence.

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Town of Florence, Arizona - Florence is a rural community situated in the central portion of Pinal County, Arizona about 45 minutes away from the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas.

Florence Chamber of Commerce - Florence, Arizona Chamber of commerce site offering area information and history, local attractions, map, member directory, and related links.

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