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Serving Independence Kansas and Montgomery County. Also serving Wilson, Labette, Elk, Chautauqua, Neosho & Surrounding Areas Counties of Southern Kansas. |
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Jeff and Sharla Ports
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1403 S. Santa Fe Avenue
Chanute KS 66720-3218
Phone: (620) 431-2030
Fax: (620) 431-2039
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In 1869, a band of men, headed by R.W. Wright, left the city of Oswego, Kan., in the hopes that, somewhere in the newer regions of the state, they might find a favorable spot and become the founders of a city. Steering their course to the west and south, they reached the Verdigris River.
As they explored along the banks of the stream, through the magnificent valley, which skirts it on either side, they realized that here was the foundation for a rich and prosperous agricultural country, the basis and support for a thriving city.
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The first attempt to settle was made in Montgomery City, in Drum Creek Township. They failed to obtain satisfactory arrangements with the town that was already formed there. They decided, at that time, to depend upon their own unaided powers, and to found a city of opposition, that should bear its name and the spirit that prompted its establishment, namely: Independence.
We receive approximately 39 inches of rain per year and 11 inches of snowfall. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is about 92. On average, we have 228 sunny days annually. The July high is around 92 degrees while the January low is 23.
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Independence Middle and High schools plus three elementary schools serve our town. There are several private schools as an alternative to public education. Independence Community College also calls our community its home.
The Independence Municipal Airport is five miles southwest of the center of the city.
Independence is brimming with things to do every day. A self-guided brochure of some of Independence's oldest and most beautiful historic homes is now available at the Chamber of Commerce office.
One of the city's prime cultural attractions, the Independence Historical Museum has more than 20 rooms filled with valuable
antiques and unique artwork.
William Inge, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, was born and raised in Independence. Each spring Independence Community College hosts an annual festival in his honor.
Elk City Reservoir, located five miles northwest of Independence, offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation such as hunting,
fishing, camping, boating, swimming, bird watching and hiking. The Elk City Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area boasts some of the best hiking trails in Kansas.
The Little House on the Prairie has an authentic log cabin located near the original site where Laura Ingalls Wilder lived as a child. It also includes an 1872 schoolhouse, post office and gift shop.
From brick-lined streets and bustling downtown to thriving industries and awesome attractions, Independence is proud of not only its rich heritage, but also the exciting atmosphere that makes our town a
great place to visit and a rewarding place to live and work. Stop by our United County office and let us share this wonderful piece of America with you.
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