Why you'd want to live in Florence
History: Originally named One Horse for the small creek that flows into town from the Bitterroot, the town changed its name to Florence, the daughter of A.B. Hammond in 1880. Mr. Hammond was instrumental in opening the Bitterroot Valley for lumbering, and brought the railroad to the Bitterroot to transport timber. He set up a sawmill in the center of one of the Bitterroot’s best logging areas, and this site became the town of Florence, incorporated in 1888. Threemile Wildlife Management Area: Located directly east of Florence towards the Sapphire Mountains, this wildlife area is great for hunting, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing. More info. Doug Vulcan Trail: Walk, bike, or run along this trail that runs from Florence to the Bitterroot River. via explorethebitterroot.com
