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Writer's pictureRocky Baker

Florence, Alabama - small hometown feel and the benefits of a big city

Updated: Sep 29


The city of Florence, Alabama shows off some fine Americana.


Nestled on the north bank of the Tennessee in northwest Alabama, Florence is a city of about 40,000 people.

Sidewalk clock and old buildings in Florence, Alabama
Downtown Florence, Alabama

Florence is proud to be the home of the University of North Alabama.


Stores in old buildings in Florence, Alabama
Stores in downtown Florence

Florence is small enough to have that hometown feel but still has the benefits of a big city.


A historical marker in Florence, Alabama
Historical Marker

Florence boasts a proud history as one of the older towns in Alabama.


A sidewalk clock in Florence, Alabama
Sidewalk Clock

And Florence is a pretty place with plenty of photography opportunities.


A busy intersection in downtown Florence, Alabama
Busy Streets in Old Town

In Florence one can still see the architecture from many years ago,


Inside an old restaurant in Florence, Alabama
Inside an Old Restaurant

Downtown Florence has lots of fine dining and social spots.


A stylish old walkway in Florence, Alabama
Stylish Old Building

This photo supports the idea of "small town feel in a medium sized city".


Entrance to Cafe 222 in Florence, Alabama
Family Cafe

I had lunch at this local eatery. It was excellent!


In Closing:


During the Civil War, Florence was a "crossroads" city. It was along major east/west travel routes and was a good place to cross the Tennessee River to travel south. Because of those factors, it changed hands from one army to the opposing army several times.


Florence is one of the larger cities in Alabama. It is filled with pretty places and friendly people. Those who have never visited have missed seeing a warm city rich in history and culture. It is right across the river from Muscle Shoals, another city with plenty of Americana culture to be proud of.


I hope to get back over there soon and do a better job of catching the real Americana flavor that is there.


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