Fremont RE-2 School District is a consolidated
and joint school district. The district serves the
communities of Williamsburg, Rockvale, Coal Creek,
Penrose, and Wetmore. Florence is the home of the
district's administration offices, Fremont Elementary
School, Fremont Middle School, and Florence High
School, newly built in 2006. Penrose is home to a
K-5 elementary school built in 2005.

Florence is located in close proximity to Canon City,
Pueblo and Colorado Springs, and a two-hour drive
from Denver.

The Plains and Pueblo Reservoir lie about 20 minutes
east of Florence. The area is indeed blessed with great
diversity in geography, enterprise and culture. The city
of Florence has become a mecca for antique dealers
and shoppers. Penrose is rich in agricutlural produce,
especially apple orchards, and Wetmore is a fertile
ranching community

The Climate in the area of the Arkansas Valley has been
known as the "Banana Belt". Winters are generally mild
and summers are warm but comfortable. Fremont County
is a great place to live and enjoy.