October 12, 1940, was a sad day for fans of movie hero Tom Mix. Heading north from Tucson in his big Cord, he lost control of the car and rolled over in a ditch, subsequently renamed Tom Mix Wash. A r... In 1888, Florence staged her most famous gunfight between ex-sheriff, Pete Gabriel and his former deputy, Joe Phy. The shooting started in the Tunnel Saloon and ended in the middle of Main Street. Gabriel survived; Phy died a few hours later. Also surviving the showdown was a 6 x 4
Florence, AZ Historic HomesThis is the Historic District's finest example of a Sonoran corner-style row house. Its street facades are flush with the property line and the wings are one room deep. Always used as a residence, it was built in 1880 by Juan Luna, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Florence, AZ Historic HomesA flashback into Native American and Territorial Arizona history is your when you visit the museum. There are exhibits of 125 varieties of barbed wire, early doctor'
Florence, AZ MuseumsCourse Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
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Desert Sands Golf Course was originally established in 1968. It was designed as a private country club complimented with a re...
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Par 33, nine-hole course. Complete golf shop. Friendly restaurant and bar. Open daily to the public. Banquet facilities avail...