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Gold Camp / Idaho County

Fabulous Florence

Florence was a remote mountain gold camp whose richest period was intense, brief, and almost absurdly productive.

Category
Gold Camp
Era
1860s
Coordinates
45.5477, -116.3042
Fabulous Florence historical marker
Historical marker photo from Idaho Transportation Department Historical Marker Hub.

Map

Map locations are for illustrative planning only. Check the original source records, posted signs, land ownership, closures, and current conditions before visiting.

Why It Matters

It captures the boom-and-vanish rhythm of Idaho mining better than almost anywhere: huge output, rough access, and a name that sounds invented.

Marker record title: Fabulous Florence.

Marker Number
174

Source: Idaho Transportation Department Historical Marker Hub. This page summarizes public marker data and adds editorial context.

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Primary source: Idaho Transportation Department Historical Marker Hub.

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