A post office called Florence was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1949.[3] The community was platted in 1866 and named after the love interest of an early postmaster.[4]
During its heyday, Florence had several hotels, bars and restaurants, as well as a stagecoach line and dock for sternwheelers.[5] Florence eventually lost out to nearby Stanwood as the area's main center of commerce.[6]
