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  1. History. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Independence was founded in March 1827 but was not Chartered with the State of Missouri until March 1849. Independence is the 5th largest city in the state of Missouri. It is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan area which includes a population of 2.1 million people, and is just minutes from downtown Kansas City.

  4. 6. Juli 2023 · So much has happened in Independence since our town was founded in 1827 that it can be hard to keep our story straight. That’s where this timeline comes in. Explore our history, from pioneer trails and noteworthy homes to entrepreneurs and former President Harry S. Truman, and look for all the ways to experience each chapter today.

  5. 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.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  6. Learn about the rich history of Independence, Missouri, the Queen City of the Trails, where emigrants departed for California, Oregon, and Santa Fe. Discover how the town became the center of Mormon conflict and persecution in the 1830s.

  7. Independence was founded in 1827 and quickly became a bustling frontier town. It served as a point of departure for settlers heading westward on trails like the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails. The city was named after the Declaration of Independence due to its founding coinciding with the nation’s 50th anniversary.