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Florence, Kentucky

Florence is a city in Boone County, Kentucky, United States, part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
Population 31,946

Top Events in Florence History

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1821History
By 1821, the area was known as Maddentown for Thomas Madden, a Covington attorney who owned a farm on the Burlington Pike.
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1828History
When Madden moved away, the area became known as Connersville in 1828 for Jacob Conner, a settler who assumed responsibility for the growing town.
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1830Government
It was incorporated on January 27, 1830, and grew quickly after the completion of the Covington-Lexington Turnpike in 1836.
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1900History
Florence was also known as Stringtown at some point earlier than 1900.
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1974Architecture
Built in 1974, the tower originally advertised the up-and-coming Florence Mall, as part of an agreement with the mall developers who donated the land for the tower.
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2000History
== Demographics == As of the census of 2000, there were 23,551 people, 9,640 households, and 6,073 families residing in the city.
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2004Architecture
The Y'alls have played at Thomas More Stadium in Florence since the venue's completion in 2004.
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2020History
As of April 2020, the city's population was 31,946 citizens.

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Historical Timeline

1821History
By 1821, the area was known as Maddentown for Thomas Madden, a Covington attorney who owned a farm on the Burlington Pike.
1828History
When Madden moved away, the area became known as Connersville in 1828 for Jacob Conner, a settler who assumed responsibility for the growing town.
1830Government
It was incorporated on January 27, 1830, and grew quickly after the completion of the Covington-Lexington Turnpike in 1836.
1900History
Florence was also known as Stringtown at some point earlier than 1900.
1974Architecture
Built in 1974, the tower originally advertised the up-and-coming Florence Mall, as part of an agreement with the mall developers who donated the land for the tower.
2000History
== Demographics == As of the census of 2000, there were 23,551 people, 9,640 households, and 6,073 families residing in the city.
2004Architecture
The Y'alls have played at Thomas More Stadium in Florence since the venue's completion in 2004.
2020History
As of April 2020, the city's population was 31,946 citizens.

Did You Know?

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Florence is located in the state of Kentucky.
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Florence has a population of 31,946 residents.
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Like all but the state's two most populous cities, Florence is a home rule-class city under Kentucky state law.

Famous People from Florence, Kentucky

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Shaun Alexander
American Football Player · Born Aug 30, 1977 · Age 48
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Curtis Gates Lloyd
Biologist, Botanical Collector · Born Jul 17, 1859 · Died Nov 11, 1926 (age 67)

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