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Florence, situated midway between Phoenix and Tucson, is one of the oldest towns in Arizona. Its downtown has been designated as a National Historic District, and more than 130 Florence buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Pinal County Historical Museum, located on Main Street, is filled with information about the town’s roots, and visitors are encouraged to take the Tour of Historic Florence to learn even more about the town’s days of old. Florence AZ homes are not all historic though, buyers can find a large choice of new and nearly new homes for sale too. Annual events like the Country Thunder USA music festival, the Multicultural Festival and the Junior Parada, the world’s oldest rodeo featuring child-aged riders, give residents and visitors the opportunity to celebrate the rich background of Florence.
The Gila River winds through downtown and leads hikers through Florence’s scenic Box and Martinez Canyons to the landmark Silverbell Mine and Coke Ovens. Past Florence inhabitants used the preserved ovens to reduce mesquite wood to coke, a fuel used in smelting gold and silver ore taken from the adjacent mine.
Although Florence reflects its Old West heritage, you can find plenty of recently built homes within the historic community. The Anthem at Merrill Ranch, a large master-planned community north of Florence, features a variety of homes within a neighborhood stocked with amenities. Find a home that suits your need within this distinctive city.