City of Florence
If you are considering moving to the Florence community the Chamber will be glad to assist you with any information we can.
We can put you in contact with the proper area resources and agencies that you require.
We welcome all inquiries and new neighbors.
To contact Florence City Staff or access regulations or codes, please contact:
Florence City Hall
600 West 3rd Street
Florence, Colorado 81226
Phone: 719-784-4848
Website: http://www.florencecolorado.org
Fire Department
The Florence Fire Department was established in 1890. The 35 members are an All Risk Agency providing fire protection, emergency medical service and rescue. This highly trained and dedicated volunteer group answers over 700 calls a year.
The Florence Fire Department is located at 300 West Main Street and their non-emergency
Phone number is 719-784-3411.
The Florence Fire Protection District can be reached at P. O. Box 367, Florence, Co, 81226
719-784-2350
Police Department
The Florence Police Department is located on the North Entrance of City Administration Building, 600 West 3rd Street.
Their non-emergency phone number is 719-784-3411.
Post Office
The Florence Post Office is located in it’s historic building at 121 South Pikes Peak Avenue.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. 784-3818
John C. Fremont Library
For the local library:
John C. Fremont Library
John C. Fremont Library
130 Church Avenue
Florence, Colorado 81226
Phone: 719-784-4649
www.Florencecolibrary.org
The library is one of the busiest places in town. The staff offers educational and entertaining events for all ages. Daytime and evening programs include lectures, art exhibits, classes and things we couldn’t imagine. The library strives to stay up to date with technology and learning resources making it a true cultural asset to the community.
Schools
Florence Jr / Sr High School
2006 Colorado HWY 67,
719-784-6414
Fremont Elementary School
500 West 5th Street,
719-784-6303
Penrose Elementary School
100 Illinois Avenue,
Penrose, CO 81240
719-372-6777
FOCUS Academy Online School
403 West 5th Street
719-784-0386
The Florence Schools service the entire east end of Fremont County including the communities of Williamsburg, Coal Creek, Rockvale, Penrose and Wetmore. All students attend the Florence High School, home of the ’Huskies’, located in the beautiful new building just north of town.
To contact Fremont School District Re-2:
Administration Office
403 West 5th Street
Florence, Colorado 81226
Phone: 719-784-6312
Website: https://www.re-2.org