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Florence, Alabama

Located in Lauderdale County, Alabama, Florence was established in 1818. W.C. Handy born here. Tennessee River NW AL.
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Founded 1818 | Population 42,266 | Peak 42,266 (2024) | County Lauderdale County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Florence, Alabama

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1818Founded: Florence was founded in Lauderdale County.
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1826Incorporated: Florence was officially incorporated as a city.
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1961FAME: Muscle Shoals.
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2010Modern Era: Florence continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1818 Culture
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1826 Government
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Did You Know?

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W.C. Handy born here.
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Muscle Shoals.
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Tennessee River NW AL.
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Florence is located in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
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Florence was founded in 1818.

Famous People from Florence, Alabama

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Sam Phillips
Entrepreneur, Record Producer · Born Jan 5, 1923 · Died Jul 30, 2003 (age 80)
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W. C. Handy
Composer, Pianist · Born Nov 16, 1873 · Died Mar 28, 1958 (age 84)
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Dorrit Hoffleit
Astronomer · Born Mar 12, 1907 · Died Apr 9, 2007 (age 100)
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Jonathan Rosenbaum
Author, Journalist · Born Feb 27, 1943 · Age 82
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Arthur Alexander
Singer, Singer-Songwriter · Born May 10, 1940 · Died Jun 9, 1993 (age 53)
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