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The City of Florence, Alabama
was founded
in 1818 on the banks of the beautiful Tennessee River in the scenic Northwest
corner of Alabama. Florence, Muscle Shoals,
Sheffield,
Tuscumbia, and two counties, Lauderdale and Colbert, comprise the Shoals
area.
The history of Florence and the Shoals
began over
10,000 years ago when Native Americans inhabited the area. Evidence of their
existence can
still be found at the ancient Florence
Indian Mound.
In 1818, the Cypress Land Company
was formed to develop a thriving river town. A young Italian surveyor laid out
the town of Florence and named it for his favorite city in Italy —
Florence.
The area is rich in Civil War
history. Although no major battles were fought here, there is ample evidence of
skirmishes all over the area. Popes
Tavern, located in Downtown
Florence, served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate troops - depending on
who controlled the area at the time. It now serves as a museum that highlights
Florence's rich history.
Tuscumbia is the birthplace of
"America’s First Lady of Courage," Helen
Keller. The music legacy began with the birth of the "Father of the
Blues," William
Christopher Handy in Florence. Florence is also home to the state’s
only Frank Lloyd Wright designed structure.
Florence and the Shoals has a
population of over 140,000 and offers the experience of a small Southern town,
including a generous helping of Southern hospitality, with all the amenities of
a large city. Florence boasts a state-of-the-art conference
center, a beautiful marina
and harbor, a restored downtown
area, a beautiful municipal golf course, a first-class
university and a new
library that cities many times the size of Florence would
envy.
The Shoals is situated on the
beautiful Tennessee River and is the closest metropolitan area to the mouth of
the Tennessee-Tombigbee
Waterway. The market boasts a convenient port
facility where imports can be cleared locally by the U.S. Customs
Service. Located just 40 miles from Interstate 65, the Shoals is also home to Northwest Alabama
Regional Airport, a full service facility with commercial air
service. In addition, the Shoals is located on the Norfolk Southern Rail line
and the switching yard for most major southern rail companies is located in the
market.
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| Males: 16,557 |
 (45.7%) |
| Females: 19,707 |
 (54.3%) |
Lauderdale
County
| Median resident age: |
 36.9 years |
| Alabama median age: |
 35.8 years |
Zip codes: 35630, 35633, 35634.
Estimated median household income in
2005: $27,200 (it was $28,330 in 2000)
| Florence |
$27,200 |
| Alabama: |
$36,879 |
Estimated median
house/condo value in 2005: $82,000 (it was $83,300 in 2000)
| Florence |
$82,000 |
| Alabama: |
$97,500 |
For population 25
years and over in Florence
- High school or higher: 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
- Unemployed: 7.6%
- Mean travel time to work: 17.4 minutes
For population 15 years and over in
Florence city
- Never married: 26.8%
- Now married: 51.3%
- Separated: 1.6%
- Widowed: 9.6%
- Divorced: 10.8%
568 residents are foreign born
| This city: |
1.6% |
| Alabama: |
2.0% |
Average climate in Florence, Alabama
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather
stations
Hospital/medical center in Florence:
- ELIZA COFFEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (205 MARENGO STREET)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Florence:
- HELEN KELLER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; SHEFFIELD, AL)
- SHOALS HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL)
- RUSSELLVILLE HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AL)
Political contributions by
individuals in Florence, AL
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to
Florence:
- NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL (about 8 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; ID: MSL)
- HUNTSVILLE INTL-CARL T JONES FIELD (about 64 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; ID: HSV)
- TUPELO RGNL (about 86 miles; TUPELO, MS; ID: TUP)
Other public-use airports nearest to Florence:
- LAWRENCE COUNTY (about 26 miles; COURTLAND, AL; ID: 9A4)
- RUSSELLVILLE MUNI (about 27 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; ID: M22)
- IUKA (about 34 miles; IUKA, MS; ID: 15M)
Colleges/Universities in Florence:
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA (Full-time enrollment: 4,770; Location:
UNA BOX 5121; Public; Website: www.una.edu; Offers Master's degree)
- INTERNATIONAL BIBLE COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 77; Location: 3625 HELTON
DR; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.hcu.edu; Offers Master's degree)
- RAYS UNIVERSITY OF BEAUTY (Location: 412 S COURT ST; Private,
for-profit)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near
Florence:
- NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 5 miles; MUSCLE
SHOALS, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,669)
- JOHN C CALHOUN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; DECATUR, AL; FT
enrollment: 4,547)
- NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; FT
enrollment: 2,628)
- ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 63 miles; FULTON, MS; FT enrollment:
2,673)
- COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 70 miles; COLUMBIA, TN; FT
enrollment: 2,784)
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (about 71 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; FT
enrollment: 4,795)
- ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; NORMAL, AL; FT enrollment:
4,886)
Public high schools in Florence:
- BRADSHAW HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 895; Location: 1201 BRADSHAW DR;
Grades: 09 - 12)
- COFFEE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 549; Location: 648 N CHERRY ST; Grades:
09 - 12)
Private high schools in Florence:
- MARS HILL BIBLE SCHOOL (Students: 845; Location: 698 COX CREEK PKWY;
Grades: PK - 12)
- FLORENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 246; Location: 2701 FLORENCE
BLVD; Grades: PK - 12)
Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Florence:
- WILSON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,400; Location: 7601 HIGHWAY 17;
Grades: KG - 12)
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,319; Location: 3000 COUNTY ROAD 200;
Grades: KG - 12)
- ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,290; Location: 300 ROGERS LN; Grades:
KG - 12)
- WEEDEN SCHOOL (Students: 667; Location: 400 BALDWIN ST; Grades: 07 -
08)
- FOREST HILLS SCHOOL (Students: 658; Location: 101 STOVALL DR; Grades:
KG - 04)
- HIBBETT SCHOOL (Students: 549; Location: 1601 APPLEBY BLVD; Grades:
05 - 06)
- HARLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 428; Location: 2233 MCBURNEY DR;
Grades: KG - 04)
- POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 389; Location: 1640 TUNE AVE;
Grades: KG - 04)
- UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 287; Location: 4725 HIGHWAY
157; Grades: KG - 06)
- CLOVERDALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 207; Location: 12101 HIGHWAY
157 N; Grades: KG - 09)
Private elementary/middle schools in Florence:
- ST JOSEPH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SC (Students: 224; Location: 115 PLUM
STREET; Grades: PK - 8)
- RIVERHILL SCHOOL (Students: 173; Location: 2826 COUNTY ROAD 30;
Grades: PK - 8)
- PLAY WORLD CHILD CARE LEARNING (Students: 145; Location: 721 GRESHAM
ROAD; Grades: PK - KG)
- VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 98; Location: 2302 HUGH ROAD;
Grades: PK - 9)
Library in Florence:
- FLORENCE-LAUDERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $600,957;
Location: 218 NORTH WOOD AVENUE; 81,867 books; 2,279 audio materials; 1,451
video materials; 127 serial subscriptions)
Residents with income
below the poverty level in 1999:
| This city: |
20.4% |
| Whole state: |
16.1% |
Residents with income below
the 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
| This city: |
9.4% |
| Whole state: |
7.3% |
Florence compared to Alabama state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state
average.
- Median age above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
- Number of college students above state average.
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