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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Independence,_MissouriIndependence, Missouri - Wikipedia

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   It is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a total population of 123,011, making it the fifth-most populous city in Missouri.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Independence-MissouriIndependence | Lewis & Clark, Oregon Trail, Frontier | Britannica

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   Independence, city, seat of Jackson county, western Missouri, U.S., immediately east of Kansas City. It is the hometown of President Harry S. Truman (who was born at Lamar, 100 miles [160 km] south). Settled in 1827, the county was named for Andrew Jackson, and the community of Independence was.

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4. www.legendsofamerica.com › mo-independenceIndependence, Missouri – Queen City of the Trails

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   On August 10, 1821, Missouri became a state, and through the Treaties of 1825 with the Osage and Kanza Indians, the U.S. government took control of the area. Jackson County was organized on December 15, 1826, and the land was opened up for settlement.

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5. www.visittheusa.com › destination › independenceIndependence, Missouri: Truman and Trails - Visit The USA

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   Explore Independence, Missouri, a city rooted in the USA’s historic Westward Expansion and where a beloved president made his home.

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6. www.independencemo.gov › visitors › our-history-andOur History and Culture | City of Independence, MO

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   The City of Independence, MO, boasts five historic sites that help tell our story. See what life was like for the citizens of Independence during and shortly after our pioneering chapter. Enjoy tours led by knowledgeable locals, who are passionate about our history.

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7. missourilegends.com › brief-history-of-independenceBrief History of Independence - Missouri Legends

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   Independence, Missouri, holds a significant place in American history, particularly in relation to westward expansion, the Oregon Trail, and the Mormon migration. It stated as a small outpost on the western frontier and grew to be Missouri’s 5th largest city.

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   Is Independence Missouri a city?

   • Independence is the 5th most populous city in Missouri, United States, and the county seat of Jackson County. [ 4 ] Independence is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a total population of 123,011. [ 5 ]

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   What is Independence Missouri known for?

   • Independence is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a total population of 123,011. [ 5 ] Independence is known as the "Queen City of the Trails" [ 6 ] because it was a point of departure for the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails.

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   Why is Independence Missouri known as the Queen City of the trails?

   • Independence, Missouri Square, 1850. Independence, Missouri, is known as the “Queen City of the Trails” because it was the point of departure for the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails. First Jackson County, Missouri Courthouse in Independence by Kathy Alexander.

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   Who inhabited Independence Missouri?

   • Independence was originally inhabited by Missouri and Osage Native Americans, followed by the Spanish and a brief French tenure. It became part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

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   When did Missouri become a state?

   • On March 8, 1849, the Missouri General Assembly granted a home-rule charter to the town and on July 18, 1849, William McCoy was elected as its first mayor. In the mid-19th century an Act of the United States Congress defined Independence as the start of the Oregon Trail. A map of the Oregon Trail, marking Independence.

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   How many historic sites are there in Independence Mo?

   • The City of Independence, MO, boasts five historic sites that help tell our story. See what life was like for the citizens of Independence during and shortly after our pioneering chapter. Enjoy tours led by knowledgeable locals, who are passionate about our history. Historic sites are open from April through October each year.

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9. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Independence,_MissouriIndependence, Missouri - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

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   Independence is a city in the northwest part of the US state of Missouri, not far from Kansas City. In 2020, about 123,011 people lived there. [4]