Independence, MO

About Independence

• • President Harry Truman, the 33rd U.S. President, called Independence home.
• • Community of Christ, formerly RLDS Church, was founded in Independence, Missouri.
• • As the "Queen City of the Trails," it was a major departure point for westward expansion.
• • Underground storage vaults hold millions of pages of historical documents.
• • The 1827 flood damaged the town and delayed westward expansion for months.
• • Named for the Declaration of Independence, it was established in 1827.
• • With over 120,000 residents, it's the fifth-largest city in Missouri.
• • Its elevation of 1,066 feet provides views of the surrounding plains.
• • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in the city.
• • A nostalgic ambiance permeates, echoing a simpler, more historical era.
• • The Kansas City Chiefs, a short drive away, won Super Bowl LVII.
• • Truman High School has produced multiple NFL players, including Albert Lewis.

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