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Florence (detention facility)
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| US Gov Name | Florence Internment Camp |
|---|---|
| Facility Type | U.S. Army Internment Camp |
| Administrative Agency | U.S. Army |
| Location | Florence, Arizona (33.0167 lat, -111.3833 lng) |
| Date Opened | |
| Date Closed | |
| Population Description | Held individuals of Japanese ancestry. |
| General Description | Located in Florence, Arizona. Florence is northeast of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, between Phoenix and Tucson in southern Arizona. Hot desert area with extreme summer temperatures. |
| Peak Population | 343 (1942-05-04) |
| National Park Service Info | |
- A small quantity of Japanese goods including green tea and soybeans were distributed here from the exchange ship M.S. Gripsholm in June 1942 and December 1943.
Last updated July 14, 2015, 10:09 p.m..
