Assisted Living in Florence, SC

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Facts about Florence

Florence is also known as: Florence County / Florence city.

And some of the notable people born here have been: Harry Carson (american football player), Mark L. Walberg (actor and television producer), Ron Barfield, Jr. (race car driver), Luther Bradley (american football player), and Clayton Holmes (american football player).

And featured attractions of Florence: Florence National Cemetery, Florence Civic Center, Florence Regional Airport, Francis Marion University, and Florence-Darlington Technical College.

Florence is represented by Mayor Drew Griffinand City Manager Stephen Wukela,.

Florence is a city located in Florence County, South Carolina, United States. The city is the county seat of the Florence County and the primary city within the Florence metropolitan area. The area forms the core of the historical "Pee Dee" region of South Carolina, which includes the eight counties of northeastern South Carolina, along with sections of southeastern North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 37,326, representing an increase of .7 percent.In 1965, Florence was named an All-American City, presented by the National Civic League. The city was founded as a railroad hub and became the junction of three major railroad systems, including the Wilmington and Manchester, the Northeastern, and the Cheraw and Darlington. As of 2013, the city retains its status as a major hub, both for industry and infrastructure, while establishing itself as a regional center for business, medicine, culture and finance.

Population shifts in Florence