Florence Public Library, Florence

Name: Florence Public Library
Address: Florence, United States

#11 among attractions in Florence

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Florence Public Library, also known as the Florence County Public Library, is a historic library building located at Florence, Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925, and is a two-story-over-raised-basement, T-shaped brick veneered building with Neo-Classical Revival architecture and Beaux Arts design influences. It has a concrete foundation, reinforced concrete walls, limestone decorative elements, and a standing seam metal roof. It was the first public library in Florence. In 1977-1978 the library built a large one-story expansion and made extensive renovations to the original 1925 building. ()

Built: 1925 (99 years ago)Coordinates: 34°11'31"N, 79°46'6"W

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Florence Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florence National Cemetery, War Between the States Museum, Florence Little Theatre, Beth Israel Congregation.

0.9 miSE
Cemetery
Florence National Cemetery, Florence
25 min walk • Florence National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Florence, South Carolina. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 24.9 acres, and as of 2021, had over 12,000 interments.
0.7 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum
War Between the States Museum, Florence
17 min walk • The War Between the States Museum, in Florence, South Carolina, United States was founded in 1988 by members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The house that the museum is in was the home of R. Frank McKain.
~790 ftSE
34°11'28"N • 79°45'57"W
Florence Little Theatre, Florence
4 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.6 miW
Synagogue
Beth Israel Congregation, Florence
15 min walk • Beth Israel Congregation is a Reform synagogue located at 316 Park Avenue in Florence, South Carolina. Formally incorporated with the state of South Carolina in September 1912, Beth Israel grew out of the Florence Hebrew Benevolent Association which was founded in 1887.
~1170 ftNE
34°11'41"N • 79°45'60"W
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, Florence
6 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
~960 ftNE
Georgian architecture
Poynor School, Florence
5 min walk • Poynor School is a historic school building constructed from 1906 to 1908 in Florence, South Carolina. It was designed by local architect William J. Wilkins and was the contractor's first commission as an architect.
0.4 miN
Neighbourhood
Florence Downtown Historic District, Florence
11 min walk • Florence Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Florence, Florence County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 24 contributing buildings in the central business district of Florence.

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Which popular attractions are close to Florence Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Florence Little Theatre, Florence (4 min walk), Poynor School, Florence (5 min walk), Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, Florence (6 min walk), Florence Downtown Historic District, Florence (11 min walk).

How to get to Florence Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Florence Public Library:

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Greyhound (8 min walk)

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Florence (21 min walk)

Florence Public Library, Florence

Facts and practical information

Florence Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Florence National Cemetery, Florence

War Between the States Museum, Florence

Florence Little Theatre, Florence

Beth Israel Congregation, Florence

Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, Florence

Poynor School, Florence

Florence Downtown Historic District, Florence

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Florence Public Library?

How to get to Florence Public Library by public transport?