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Fun Facts about the Town
- Population (at 2010 census) was 2487
- Charles White Whittlesey, Medal of Honor recipient in World War I, was born in Florence.
- The Town of Florence maintains 119.21 miles of roads and streets--64.41 miles are paved road and 54.35 miles are gravel.
- Florence is the County seat for Florence County.
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A Little History of the Town. . .
Town Office
From the Heritage of Iron & Timber 1880-1980
Published for Florence County, Wisconsin, 1980
The Townsite of Florence is Laid Out
In 1879 Mr. VanDyke and Mr. Hagerman, financiers, purchased a three-fourths interest, arranged for railroad extension because of the good work done in this mining region by Mr. N.P. Hulst and called the mine in Florence in honor of Mrs. Florence Hulst, his wife. This name was first applied to the iron mine, then to the town and county. The following is an account of the letter sent to Mrs. Florence Hulst on December 15, 1879 by Mr. J.J. Hagerman President of the Menominee Mining company:
Mrs. Hulst -- The time is come when we must give a name to the new town in Wisconsin at the end of the Railroad now building, and to the new mine in the vicinity, now called the Eagle, but which name we do not wish to keep, as there is already an Eagle P.O. in Wisconsin. The Company owns all the land around the lake, where the town will be located. It will be a lively town. We shall put an anti-whiskey clause in all deeds and we expect it will be as much noted for its temperance and morality as for its -- well, anything the future may develop. We all wish to call the new town and the mine FLORENCE, in honor of 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?
Thus the town and mine had been given a name, a very prim and proper name!
Because of the mine people rushed into the region and by 1880 Mr. Fisher laid out the townsite, putting a number of lots upon the market. He said he would put the lots in at government prices selling the ordinary lots from $100.00 while the corners sold for $150.00.
In sixty days Mr. Fisher had sold $60,000 worth of realty. The population at this time was 50 people. In a short time a blast furnace was put up as was a foundry, five coal kilns, a large sawmill and a cheese factory.
Notices for the Town of Florence
The Town of Florence Office is located at 749 Central Avenue. It is in the corner of the Community Center building.
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone Number: 715-528-3595
Fax Number: 715-528-3591
Shelly VanPembrook, Clerk/Treasurer
svanpembrook@wppienergy.orgjklumpp@wppienergy.orgClick on Shelly's name or Jessica's name to e-mail them.
Property for Sale
The Town of Florence has a 30 ft x 120 ft lot for sale on the southeast corner of Quinnesec Street and Central Avenue (US Highway 2). Make an offer. The offer must provide a business plan and a building must be constructed within one year.
Offers will be considered based on those most beneficial to the community. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all offers.
For information Contact:
Shelly VanPembrookClerk/TreasurerTown of Florence715-528-3595This page was last updated: December 2, 2013
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Christmas in Florence
December 7, 2013 (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Location: Town of Florence Community Center, Town of Florence Park, Rescue Squad Hall, and Encore on Central, 749 Central Avenue, Florence, Wisconsin, 54121
For event questions (not related to vendors), contact Shelly or Jessica at 715-528-3595
Enjoy shopping from vendors and local artists and food while activities such as caroling, wagon rides, Santa, musical performances, a performance of “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,” a snowman building contest, free crafts for kids and community tree lighting ceremony to get you ready for the Christmas season.
Vendor/Craft Exhibitor Information
If you have questions on being a craft/vendor exhibitor, please contact Chris at 715-528-5477.
Mail applications and payments to:
Florence County Chamber of CommerceAttention Chris Knepper5467 Pine LaneFlorence, WI 54121If you are interested in being a vendor at this event, please complete the information in the form below and mail it and your payment to the name and address on the form (also listed above).
Christmas in Florence
Resident Lighting Decorating Contest
Believe it or not, it is that time of year again. Fall is here and Christmas in Florence is just around the corner. For the past three years, many businesses throughout Florence County have decorated for this event. New this year, there will be a contest for residents to participate in a decorating contest.
This contest is open to residents throughout Florence County. There is no charge to enter the contest. In order to register, all you need to do is complete the form below and drop off or send it to the Town of Florence Office at P.O. Box 247; 749 Central Avenue, Florence, WI 54121.
People love to look at houses decorated with Christmas lights and this would be an inexpensive enjoyable family outing to take a ride to see the lights. The goal of this contest is to encourage residents to decorate, so that a list can be compiled and distributed beginning at Christmas in Florence and then afterwards at businesses throughout Florence County showing people where the decorations will be on display. If you’re interested in being included on this compiled list, we ask that entry forms be received by Wednesday, December 4th.
Each resident that participates will be entered into a drawing to win prizes. If you have questions, please contact the Town of Florence Office at 715-528-3595. Entry forms can also be found by clicking on the file "Entry Form" below.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Due to the Christmas holiday, the Town of Florence Board meeting for Monday, December 23 has been cancelled.
