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McFarland State Historic Park, Florence

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McFarland State Historic Park is a small historic park located in downtown Florence, Arizona on the corner of Main and Ruggles Streets. The park consists of a preserved courthouse and other buildings dating to the Arizona Territory period. The original structure was built in 1878 with the addition of a jail in 1882 and the courthouse in 1891. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
McFarland Park reopened February 2011 after repairs and renovations. It had been closed because of Arizona State Parks budget cuts.
McFarland Park commemorates Ernest McFarland (1894-1984), who was successively a US Senator, Governor of Arizona, and Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. McFarland bought the old courthouse building in 1974, donated it to the state, and paid for its renovation. McFarland State Historic Park was opened and dedicated October 10, 1979.

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• By christopherM8134MB

  This historical building once served as a sheriff’s office, jail, courtroom and hospital. Today it is a tourist information location for the town of Florence. The docent gave a us a tour through each ...  more »

• By R5324CDjamesr

  This musuem was once a jail and courthouse in the wild, wild, west. Great exhibits and handmade AZ gifts  more »

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• By G H Pangrac

  Great historical site. The displays were well done and the docent knowledgeable.

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• By Dianna Burnham

  I go for my walks around the town of Florence &around the historical Park area feel very safe

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