Florence (CDP), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Florence, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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Looking west at downtown Florence
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 Florence (CDP), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Florence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.783 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.704 sq mi (4.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.079 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 592 |
| • Density | 332.0/sq mi (128.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54121
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565079 |
Florence is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area identified by the census bureau. Florence is also the county seat of Florence County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
Florence is found in the northern part of Florence County. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 54121. In 2010, the population of Florence was 592 people.
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History of Florence
Before European settlers arrived, the area around Florence was home to the Menominee people. They used the land for hunting and trapping.
In the 1870s, something important was discovered here: iron! The Florence Mine was found in October 1874 by H. D. Fisher. The mine was named in 1879 after Florence Terry Hulst, who was the wife of Nelson Powell Hulst.
A letter from J. J. Hagerman on December 15, 1879, explained the naming:
We all wish to call the new town and the mine Florence, to honor the first white woman who had courage enough to settle (for a while) in that rugged country.
I mean the first white woman known to us.
Will you permit your name to be used?
Later, the entire county was also named Florence, after the town and the mine.
Where is Florence?
Florence is located at 45°55′20″N 88°15′06″W / 45.92222°N 88.25167°W. It sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 m) above sea level. This community is in the Northern Highland region of Wisconsin. It is also very close to the border with Michigan.
You can find Fisher Lake to the south of Florence. Fisher Creek flows to the east of the community. Another small community called Commonwealth is about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Florence.
The closest city to Florence is Iron Mountain, which is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) to the southeast. Florence County does not have any large cities within its borders.
Several important roads pass through Florence. These include US Highway 2 and U.S. Route 141. Also, Wisconsin Highway 70 and Wisconsin Highway 101 end in western Florence. County Highway N also helps people get around the community.
Schools in Florence
The main public high school for the area is Florence High School.
Famous People from Florence
Some notable people were born in Florence:
- Kenneth L. Greenquist was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
- Charles White Whittlesey received the Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War I.
Images for kids
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Florence County Courthouse and Jail
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Welcome sign for Florence
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Where WIS 70 and WIS 101 end
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The Florence Fire Department
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The Florence Post Office
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Looking east at Florence on US2 / US141
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Robert B. and Estelle J. Webb House, now a law office
See also
In Spanish: Florence (condado de Florence) para niños
