City of Independence, Sumner Township, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States

Overview of Independence

• Name:
  Independence
• Official Name:
  City of Independence
• Place Type:
  Incorporated City
• Located In:
  Buchanan County, Iowa, United States
  

  Sumner Township (67%)
  Washington Township (31%)
  Westburg Township (2%)
  
• History (GNIS):
  Founded in 1847 and incorporated in 1864.
• Surveys:
  Fifth Principal Meridian
  

  Range 9 West
  

  Townships: 88 North, 89 North

  Range 10 West
  

  Townships: 88 North
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:42.468597842° 28' 07.0"N

  Longitude:-91.889338691° 53' 21.6"W
• Nearby Cities:
  • Pine Ridge Mobile Home Court 1.5 mi. W
  • Rowley (Homer Township) 7.2 mi. S
  • Winthrop (Byron Township) 7.9 mi. E
  • Quasqueton (Liberty Township) 8.3 mi. SE
  • Jesup (Perry Township) 8.9 mi. W
  • Hazleton (Hazleton Township) 10.5 mi. N
• Nearby Cemeteries:
  • Oakwood 0.4 mi. SW
  • Mount Hope 0.8 mi. S
  • German Catholic 1 mi. NE
  • Saint Johns 1 mi. N
  • Wilson 1.9 mi. E
  • State Hospital 2.5 mi. SW
  • Otterville (Washington Township) 4.2 mi. NW
  • Pine Creek (Liberty Township) 6.3 mi. SE
  • Rowley (Homer Township) 6.9 mi. S
  • Fairview (Byron Township) 7.6 mi. E
  • Hickory Grove (Liberty Township) 7.7 mi. SE
  • Cedar Crest (Perry Township) 7.7 mi. W
• Population:
  5,867
• Elevation:
  285 m
• Histopolis Place ID:
  258994216
• Updated Apr 19, 2020