200 Years of Florence, Alabama Mayors

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 - 1828 • Alexander 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 - 1888 • Zebulon 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