Florence (pop.place): Florence (pop.place), North Hampton, Hampshire County, MA

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Florence (pop.place): Florence (pop.place), North Hampton, Hampshire County, MA

From collection Place

2 mi SE of Leeds; City of Northampton.

Historical Context

Named for Florence, Italy, when silk manufacture was first undertaken in this locality. (MGB 1932)

Place Class

Populated Place

Elevation

276 feet

Latitude (decimal)

42.3356448

Longitude (decimal)

-72.6717575

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