Golf in Florence

Florence is a Rankin County community south of Jackson in the greater capital metropolitan area. The community's growth reflects Rankin County's broader suburban expansion as Jackson workers seek residential addresses with lower taxes and newer housing. Florence's rural character is transitioning toward suburban residential development, and the community serves as part of the southern tier of the Jackson metro's suburban ring. Florence's community character is evolving as suburban development transforms the previously rural Rankin County landscape into residential neighborhoods serving Jackson metropolitan workers. Florence's community institutions, including the golf facility, serve the established residents who value the rural character that suburban development is gradually transforming.