Florence
Florence County was formed in 1888 from Clarendon, Darlington, Marionand Williamsburg Counties. The city of Florence was named for Florence Harllee, the daughter of the President of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad. The city had formed in the 1850’s as a stop along the railroad. The county on fromation was then named for the city. Florence was home to a Confederate Prison Camp during the Civil War. Tobacco has been a main product of the county.
Florence County Courthouse
180 North Irby Street
County Courthouse
Florence, SC 29501
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Florence County
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Cities and towns of Florence County:
Cartersville
Coward
Effingham
Florence (County Seat)
Johnsonville
Lake City
McKenzie Crossroads
Olanta
Pamplico
Peniel Crossroads
Poston
Quinby
Sardis
Scranton
Timmonsville
News related to Florence County, SC
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Florence County Council to consider adding deputies - South Carolina Now
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Florence County Council to consider adding deputies
South Carolina Now, South Carolina The amounts of $1.5 million from SC Department of Commerce Set Aside Funds and $2 million from the department’s Closing Funds have been revised to equal $1.75 million apiece from the Set Aside and Closing funds, according to county documents. … |
Newby to lead Florence County United Way - South Carolina Now
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Newby to lead Florence County United Way
South Carolina Now, South Carolina United Way has 20 member agencies that serve the less fortunate in Florence County. The 2009 campaign chairman is John Hanna, senior vice president and county executive with SC Bank and Trust, who succeeds Justice. |
Our Dumb State with a Vengeance - Free Times
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Our Dumb State with a Vengeance
Free Times, SC Yet, build one is precisely what state-owned utility Santee Cooper plans to do, in Florence County on the Pee Dee River. Santee Cooper deserves big props for, on its own volition, setting a goal to obtain 40 percent of the energy it produces from green … |
Florence woman recovering after pit bull attack - WTOC
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Florence woman recovering after pit bull attack
WTOC, GA The owner of the dogs was cited for animals running at large. The owner also signed the animals over to the county. The Florence County Environmental Services will keep the two dogs in quarantine for a total of 10 days before being euthanized. |
Florence County deputies seek armed robbery suspect - South Carolina Now
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Florence County deputies seek armed robbery suspect
South Carolina Now, South Carolina Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (843) 665-2121 or Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at (888) CRIME SC (274-6372). Callers need not reveal their identities. Zeigler earns state environmental awareness award Sheriff’s office accepting camp applications |
Suspect arrested in county-wide manhunt - WIS
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Suspect arrested in county-wide manhunt
WIS, SC FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - Florence County officials confirmed to WMBF News that the man wanted in connection to police chase Tuesday was arrested around 12:30 pm Thursday. The Florence County Sheriff's Office arrested Bernard Simpson at 12:25 pm on Highway … Suspect identified in Florence manhunt Florence manhunt suspect wanted in other states RAW: Florence schools locked down |
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