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200 Years of Florence, Alabama Mayors

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Florence, Alabama is a city steeped in history, with a rich heritage that has been shaped by a diverse range of individuals over the years. Since its incorporation in 1826 (although founded in 1818), the city has had 37 mayors (some serving more than once), each of whom has left their mark on the community in different ways. From the earliest days of settlement to the present day, these mayors have worked tirelessly to guide the city through both difficult and prosperous times, and their contributions have helped to shape Florence into the vibrant and dynamic place it is today.

As we look back on the history of Florence, it is important to remember the many individuals who have played a key role in shaping its development. From the visionary leadership of its early mayors to the more recent efforts to promote growth and innovation, these individuals have left a lasting legacy that continues to shape the city to this day.

In the list below, we have included the names of all mayors of Florence, Alabama since its incorporation. Each of these individuals played an important role in shaping the city's development and contributing to its growth and prosperity:

Every Florence, Alabama Mayor Since 1826

  1. 1826 - 1828Alexander Hamilton Wood
  2. 1829 - 1830 • George Boggs, Jr.
  3. 1831 - 1832 • James B. Irvine
  4. 1832 - 1833 • William W. Garrard
  5. 1834 - 1837 • Alexander Hamilton Wood
  6. 1837 - 1838 • George W. Snead
  7. 1839 - 1852 • John Simpson
  8. 1853 - 1860 • George W. Snead
  9. 1861 - 1867 • James Brock
  10. 1868 - 1869 • James Bennington Irvine (son of James B. Irvine)
  11. 1869 - 1870 • Neander H. Rice
  12. 1870 - 1871 • William D. Hamner
  13. 1871 - 1873 • Neander H. Rice
  14. 1873 - 1874 • B. P. Joiner
  15. 1874 - 1879 • William T. Brock
  16. 1879 - 1888Z P. Morrison
  17. 1888 - 1897 • Robert Andrews
  18. 1897 - 1901 • John Bedford Weakley, Jr.
  19. 1901 - 1910 • Andrew E. Walker
  20. 1910 - 1912 • Cyrus W. Ashcraft
  21. 1912 - 1914 • N. P. Morrison (son of Zebulon P. Morrison)
  22. 1914 - 1918 • M. M. Striplin, Sr.
  23. 1919 - 1920 • Will S. Eastep
  24. 1920 – 1921 • Delos H. Bacon
  25. 1922 - 1931 • Will S. Eastep
  26. 1931 - 1936 • Robert Lee Glenn
  27. 1936 - 1942 • William I. Collier
  28. 1942 - 1948 • Ellie F. Martin
  29. 1948 - 1951 • E. F. Yeilding
  30. 1951 - 1954 • Ellie F. Martin
  31. 1954 - 1957 • Walter Harrison
  32. 1957 - 1964 • Ellie F. Martin
  33. 1964 - 1966 • A. Carl Putteet
  34. 1966 - 1969 • Ben H. Craig, Jr.
  35. 1969 - 1978 • William E. Batson
  36. 1978 - 1979 • J. Hollie Allen
  37. 1979 - 1980 • James F. Hall
  38. 1980 - 1981 • J. Hollie Allen
  39. 1981 - 1984 • William E. Batson
  40. 1984 - 2001 • James Eddie Frost
  41. 2001 - 2004 • William D. Jordan
  42. 2004 - 2012 • Bobby E. Irons
  43. 2012 - 2016 • Mickey Haddock
  44. 2016 – 2020 • Stephen B. Holt
  45. 2020 - 2022 • Andrew Betterton