Florence is the county seat of Pinal County, on the south bank of the Gila River. For excavation in Florence, call (480) 712-3323 or send the form.
An old town with new neighborhoods
Levi Ruggles founded Florence after arriving in Arizona Territory in 1866, at a river crossing he found easy to ford. Its National Historic District has more than 25 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Newer development includes Anthem, built by Pulte and Del Webb about six miles northwest of downtown.
River country
The Gila River has a long flooding history here: flooding in the 1900s wiped out the nearby town of Adamsville. On lots near washes or the river, ask about flood zones before grading.
Dust
Florence is in Pinal County, where development activities of 0.1 acre or more submit a site permit application and dust control plan before construction starts.
Requests also come in from Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Mesa. All areas.
Sources
Reviewed October 20, 2026. Rules, prices and contacts change, so check the source before relying on it.
Questions and answers
Is Florence, AZ in Pinal County?
Yes. Florence is the county seat of Pinal County.
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