Independence, Missouri

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Independence is the fifth largest city in the US state of Missouri. It's located in Jackson County, where it's the county seat. Independence is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2010, it has a total population of 116,830.

Independence is known as "Queen City of the Trails" because it is the departure point for California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails. Independence is also the birthplace of US President Harry S. Truman; The Truman Presidential Library and Museum is located in town, and Truman and First Lady Bess Truman are buried here. The city is also sacred to many Latter-day Saints, with the 1831 Lot of the Joseph Smith Temple located here, as well as the headquarters of several Latter-day Saint factions.

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History

Independence was originally populated by Missouri and Osage Indians, followed by Spain and brief French rule. It became part of the United States with the purchase of Louisiana 1803. Lewis and Clark noted in their journal that they stopped in 1804 to pick out plums, raspberries, and wild apples at a site that would later become part of the city.

Named after the Declaration of Independence, Independence was established on 29 March 1827, and quickly became an important border town. Independence is the furthest point in the west of the Missouri River where steamers or other cargo ships can travel, because the convergence of the Kansas River with the Missouri River is about six miles west of the city, near the current Kansas-Missouri border. Independence soon became a jumping-off point for emerging fur trades, accommodating merchants and adventurers embarking on a long journey westward on the Santa Fe Trail.

In 1831, members of the Latter-day Saint movement began to move into Jackson County, Missouri. Not long after that, the founder Joseph Smith declared a place west of the Court Square to be the home of his predicted temple in New Jerusalem, in the hope of the Second Coming of Christ. Tension grew with local Missourians until Latter-day Saints were expelled from the area in 1833, the beginning of the conflict that culminated in the Mormon War of 1838. Some branches of this movement gradually returned to the city beginning in 1867, with many making their headquarters there. These include the Community of Christ (formerly The Ordered Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints), Church of Christ (Temple), Church of Jesus Christ (Cutlerite) and Branch of Restoration.

Independence saw great prosperity from the late 1830s to the mid 1840s, while the pioneering booming equipment business. Between 1848 and 1868, it was the center of the California Trail. On March 8, 1849, the General Assembly of Missouri gave the charter of the house to the city and on 18 July 1849, William McCoy was elected as his first mayor. In the mid-19th century, a United States Congressional Act defines Independence as the beginning of the Oregon Trail.

Independence saw two important battles during the Civil War: the first on August 11, 1862, when the Confederate army took control of the city, and the second in October 1864, which also resulted in the victory of the South. The war took its toll on Independence and the city was never able to regain its former prosperity, despite the busy activity of the building taking place immediately after the war. The advent of nearby Kansas City also contributed to the degradation of the city to a place of secondary advantage in Jackson County, although Independence has maintained its position as a county seat to this day.

President of the United States Harry S. Truman grew up in Independence, and in 1922 was elected judge at Jackson County District Court, Missouri (an administrative post, not a judiciary). Though he was defeated for re-election in 1924, he won back office in 1926 and was re-elected in 1930. Truman performed his duties diligently, and won personal praise for several popular public works projects, including a wide range of fine walks for ever-increasing use. cars, the construction of New Court buildings in Independence, and a series of 12 Madonna of the Trail monuments to pioneer dedicated women across the country in 1928 and 1929. He will then return to the city after two terms as President. His wife, First Lady Bess Truman, was born and raised in Independence, and both are buried there. Harry S. Truman National Historic Site (Truman's house) and Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum are both located in Independence, as well as one of Truman's childhood quarters.

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Geography

Independence is located on 39Ã, Â ° 4? 47? N 94Ã, Â ° 24? 24? W (39.079805, -94.406551). It lies on the south bank of the Missouri River, near the western tip of the state. According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​78.25 square miles (202.67 km ² ), where, 77.57 square miles (200.91 km ^{2 ) is ground and 0.68 square miles (1.76 km 2 ) is water.}

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Demographics

census 2010

At the 2010 census, there were 116,830 people, 48,742 households, and 30,165 families living in the city. Population density is 1.506.1 inhabitants per square mile (581.5/km ² ). There are 53,834 housing units with an average density of 694.0 per square mile (268.0/km ² ). City racial makeup is 85.7% White, 5.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Island alone (1.0% Pacific Island alone or in combination with one or more other races), 3.2% of the other races, and 3.2% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 7.7% of the population. Non-Hispanic whites were 82.2% of the population, down from 98.4% in 1970.

There are 48,742 households where 29.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% are married couples living together, 13.9% have unmarried female households present, 5.4% have homes male ladder without wife presence, and 38.1% not family. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

The average age in the city is 39.4 years. 23% of the population is under 18 years of age; 8.6% between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% are from 25 to 44; 27.4% are from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years or older. The urban gender structure is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

census 2000

In the 2000 census, there were 113,288 people, 47,390 households, and 30,566 families living in the city. Population density was 1,446.3 persons per square mile (558.4/km ²). There are 50,213 housing units with an average density of 641.1 per square mile (247.5/km²). Independence had a population of 111,806 in 1980 and 112,301 in 1990. Racial makeup of the city was 91.87% White, 2.59% African American, 0.70% Asian, 0.64% Native American, 0.46% Pacific Island , 1.43% of other races, and 2.31% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 3.69% of the population.

There were 47,390 households where 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had non-husbands female households, and 35.5% were not family. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population is spread by 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% years or more. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there are 91.6 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 87.3 men.

The average income for households in the city is $ 38,012, and the average income for families is $ 45,876. Men have an average income of $ 34,138 compared to $ 25,948 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 19,384. About 6.4% of families and 8.6% of the population are below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those aged 65 and older.

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Economy

Top entrepreneurs

According to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of 2016, the top employers in the city are:

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Education

School

Four school districts have areas within the city: Independence, Blue Springs, Fort Osage Schools, and Raytown. Three high schools are located within the city limits: Truman High School, Van Horn High School, and William Chrisman High School; and two private secondary schools, Center Place Restoration School and Family Christian Academy, as well. Fort Osage high school is nearby but not within the city limits.

Before Fall 2008, part of West Independence in the Van Horn feeder pattern was in Kansas City, Missouri School District, but all of these students are now part of the Independence school district.

Colleges and universities

• Blue River Community College, part of the Metropolitan Community College system.
• Graceland University, campus of Independence. The main campus is in Lamoni, Iowa.

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Church

Independence plays an important role in the early history of the Latter-day Saint movement, and is home to the headquarters of several separatist denominations of the Latter-day Saint movement, especially the Community of Christ (formerly The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints), whose temple lies there. Other Latter-day Saint denominations based in this city include Christ Church (Temple Lot) and Church of Jesus Christ (Cutlerite), among others. A number of Branches of Restoration are also located in and around Independence, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains a visitor center in the city.

The community of Christ has built a temple in Independence, and also has a large auditorium and other buildings nearby. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operates a sizable visitor center adjacent to the Christ Community Temple, and across the street from the original Temple established by Joseph Smith in 1830. The lot itself is occupied by a small white - framing church buildings that serve as headquarters and local meetinghouse for Christ Church (Temple Lot).

There are five Catholic churches and several Episcopal churches in Independence.

One of the oldest churches in Independence is the First Presbyterian Church, founded in 1826. It was here in 1890 that Harry Truman saw Elizabeth (Bess) Wallace. Truman eventually married her after returning from World War I in 1919.

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Library

• Midwest Genealogy Center, America's largest independent public pedigree research library.
• The Korean War Studies Center, the largest Korean War archive in the US, at Graceland University.
• Merrill J. Mattes Research Library, the largest public research library in the US, is centered on Overland Trails, and West American settlements. Located at the National Frontier Trails Museum.
• Truman Library Research Center, at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.
• Jackson County Historical Society Archives & amp; Research Library.
• The Mid-Continent Public Library operates two branches of public libraries in Independence.
• The Kansas City Public Library operates the Western Branch Line in Independence.

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Media

Newspapers

• The Examiner , daily newspaper Eastern Jackson County. It is also referred to as The Independence Examiner .
• The Kansas City Star

Television

• KSMO-TV 62 - TV Affiliate My network operates a transmitter tower in the western part of Independence, south of MO-12/Truman Rd.

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Culture

Blue River Community College has a soccer program with a team of men and women's teams. The Trailblazers (men) go to the seminal of NJCAA Territory 16 before ending their season. The Lady Trailblazers (women) finished as runners in the area. The Independence Events Center is home to the Mavericks Missouri, Middle Hockey hockey team. The Independence Events Center is also the home of the Missouri Comet of Major Arena Soccer League top level professional indoor soccer. Crysler Stadium is home to the Mid-Plains League's Premier Baseball Veteran of Independence Summer.

Local recreational sports teams include:

• Pop Warner Little Scholars
• American Legacy Baseball
• Blue Valley Activity Center (BVAC)

YMCA and Garden and Recreation have programs for various sports for everyone.

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Your sister city

Independence has the following Sister cities:

• Higashimurayama, Japan

There is a street in Independence south of Truman Rd. between Memorial Dr. and Lynn St. (between City Hall and Independence Square, west of Noland Rd.) called Higashimurayama.

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Infrastructure

Highways and highways

• Interstate 70 - The east/west highway between major parts, connecting Independence to Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis.
• Interstate 470 - The MO-291 follows begin on 39th St./I-70 south to the Lee Summit.
• Interstate 435 - Runs outside the western city boundary, between Independence and Kansas City.
• US Route 24 - The main US/western highway that connects Independence with Kansas City and Buckner, and is part of the northern border of Independence with Sugar Creek. It passes through the Fairmount Business District, by the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, by William Chrisman High School, and north of Independence Square. Parts of 24 US are known as Winner Road, and Independence Avenue.
• US Route 40 - Connect Independence with Lee's Peak, Lake Tapawingo, and Blue Springs, and form part of the southern border of Independence with Kansas City.
• Route 7 - Link 24 and Twyman Road (near Fort Osage High School) with Blue Springs, and pass by the Lake City Army Ammunition Center.
• Route 12 is a short highway connecting Independence Square to I-435 in Kansas City, and is commonly known as Truman Rd.
• Route 78 is the east/west highway that connects Kansas City to MO-7, near the Lake Army Ammunition Center. Part of MO-78 is known as 23rd St. (formerly E. Alton St.), and Lake City-Buckner Road.
• Route 291 - A small north/south freeway, once designated as Bypass Route 71 from the US, connecting Independence to Lee's Summit, Sugar Creek, and Liberty. Liberty Bend Bridge brings a highway across the Missouri River. I-470 brings the highway from I-70 to the south to Lee's Summit. Part of the previous alignment, known as Old 71 Bypass, is a street in the Bass Pro area.
• Truman Street is the main artery road that connects Independence with downtown Kansas City, and the unrelated Jackson County east. Pass through Van Horn High School, through Maywood Business District, by the homes of President Harry S. Truman, and Independence Square. Truman Road enters Independence with MO-12, and exits with State Route FF.

Hospital

• Centerpoint Medical Center

Transportation

• Amtrak Station
• Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)

Utilities

Independence Power & amp; Light (IPL) is a local power plant owned and operated by the city. Founded in 1901 and has undergone many changes and improvements. One change moves from the old Dodgion Street factory (where Roger T. Sermon Center stands now) to the Blue Valley Plant near Truman Rd. and MO-78/Lake City-Buckner Rd. IPL also draws resources from other sources: Missouri City Power Station, and Kansas City Power and Light Company (KCP & amp; L), through several transmission interconnections 69 and 161 kilovolt. IPL has a funeral program "Out of Sight". After signing an agreement with TradeWind Energy in July, 2008, IPL will start buying annually 15 megawatts of renewable energy from the Smoky Hills Wind Farm (wind turbine facility) in Kansas.

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Famous people

• Roger E. Billings, CEO and Chairman of Acellus, Learning Science.
• Forrest "Phog" Allen, KU basketball coach, member of the Hall of Fame; attended high school in Independence.
• John B. Arrington, Utah state legislator.
• Rudy Bears, a professional mixed martial artist.
• George Caleb Bingham, 19th century artist.
• Jim Butcher, New York Times bestselling author.
• Teresa Carpenter, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
• Margaret Truman Daniel, novelist, daughter of Harry and Bess Truman; born in Independence.
• Jim Eisenreich, Major League Baseball player; living in Independence.
• Fatal1ty (Jonathan Wendel), a professional e-sports player.
• EJ Gaines, soccer player for Missouri and NFL Los Angeles Rams.
• Paul Henning, made the TV series The Beverly Hillbillies , Green Acres , Petticoat Junction ; born in Independence.
• Sam Hildreth, a trained trainer; born in Independence.
• Arliss Howard, actor in the movie ( Full Metal Jacket , The Lost World: Jurassic Park , Natural Born Killer , Moneyball ) and TV ( Rubicon , Medium ); born in Independence.
• Betty Lennox, a former player for WNBA.
• Bob Lewis, musician, one of Devo's founders.
• David McCullough, writer and historian, lives in Independence while writing and researching the Pulitzer-winning Harry Truman biography.
• Russ Morman, Outside Major League Baseball player and first baseman, coach; born in Independence.
• John Noland, a black Confederate scout serving with the Quantrill Raiders, is buried in the Woodlawn cemetery.
• Ralph Peer, record producer at Country Music Hall of Fame; born in Independence.
• Austin Petersen, presidential candidate 2016.
• Chris Pitman, keyboardist Guns n 'Roses.
• Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first baseman; attended high school in Independence.
• Ginger Rogers, Academy Award winning musical actress, drama, and comedy; partner dancing screen from Fred Astaire; born in Independence.
• Charles E. Spahr, CEO, Standard Oil of Ohio.
• David Stover, NASCAR driver.
• Rick Sutcliffe, Major Baseball League pitcher and TV commentator; born in Independence.
• Tech N9ne (Aaron Yates), vice president of rapper and Strange Music.
• George M. Todd, the Confederate partisan ranger, is buried in the Woodlawn cemetery.
• Bess Truman, First Lady of the United States, born in Independence.
• Harry S. Truman, Vice President and 33rd President of the United States, grew up in Independence.
• Ron Wallace, country music singer.
• Madisen Ward and Mama Bear, folk singers.
• Margaret Weis, the fantasy novelist.
• Cathay Williams, black Civil War soldier.
• Clarice Jensen, cellist.

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See also

• Route from Oregon Trail
• St. Joseph, Missouri

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References

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External links

• The city's official website
• Chamber of Independence
• Historic Map of Independence from the University of Missouri Digital Library

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