Florence

This little Illinois River town is near one of only three lift span bridges in operation in Illinois. The local riverside speedway has go-kart and modified midget races, generally May through September.

Finley Hotel
The 1850's Finley Hotel, once visited by Abraham Lincoln, is still standing. The current owners are trying to register the building as an historical site. There is another residential building in town where Lincoln was rumoured to have stayed in.

Civil War Marker
The first Illinois regiment to participate in the Civil War was the 99th. The group of men gathered at Florence to leave for the war. There is a marker commemorating the event.


Florence is known for its Cargill facility.

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