Florence Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census. A small part of the city of Lake City extends geographically within the township, but is a separate entity. The unincorporated area of Frontenac is also located within the township.
History
Florence Township was organized in 1858, and named for Florence Graham, the daughter of a county judge.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (13.88%) is water.
Major highways
- 25px U.S. Route 61, 25px U.S. Route 63 (Co-signed throughout the township).
Lakes and streams
Major
- Mississippi River
- Lake Pepin
Minor
- Frontenac Lake
- Sugar Loaf Creek
- Wells Creek
Parks
- Frontenac State Park
- Perched Valley Wildlife Management Area
Demographics
As of the census