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Named in honor of Gen. Richard Montgomery (1738-1775), a Revolutionary War hero. |
Founded: 1869, Population: 36,252 (2000), Elev.: 826 ft.Located in the Southeast Region of the state, in Montgomery County (County Seat) southeast of Wichita and along US Highway 75. The townsite was bought from the Indians by George A. Brown in Sept., 1869, before the land had been acquired by the government. Nearby is Coffeyville and montgolk]. The Verdigris River passes town on the east side of town and Elk City Reservoir, (on the Elk River), is 5 miles northwest of Independence.
Visitors may also enjoy: Independence Historical Museum, Independence Science and Technology Center, Ralph Mitchell Zoo, 124-acre Riverside Park and the William Inge Boyhood Home. One of the important cities of southeastern Kansas, and from a manufacturing standpoint, one of the most important in the state. The city is in the midst of the great natural gas and oil fields of Kansas.
Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Glencliff Farm Bed, Breakfast & Spa |
Education Independence Community College |
Kansas Counties Montgomery County |
Kansas State Parks Elk City State Park |
Public Libraries Independence Public Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Appletree Inn | Best Western Prairie Inn | Super 8 Independence KS |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Bill White Real Estate | Clayton Farlow Real Estate Agent |
Science Independence |
Shopping Among Country Friends |
Transportation Independence Municipal Airport |
Wildlife Viewing Barta Animal Hospital |
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