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About Florence

Florence is a tiny Mississippi River community in western Illinois with just 14 residents. Drive Highway 96 north from Hannibal, Missouri, or take Interstate 72 west from Springfield to Highway 107 north. The settlement sits directly across the river from Mark Twain's Hannibal, offering views of America's most famous literary hometown.

Where is Florence on the map?

Florence is in United States, at 39.629, -90.611 - about 15 km north-east of Milton, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Florence?

The closest airport to Florence is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, 99 km (about 1 h 15 min by car).

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