Independence, Kansas
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16miles Northeast of Independence5miles Northeast of Independence
Elk City Reservoir offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation and forms a lake featuring a shore line nearly 50 miles long, containing over 4,500 acres of water and 12,000... continue
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Independence Museum
The Independence Historical Museum, owned and operated by the Ladies Library and Art Association, stands as one of the city's prime cultural attractions. Housed in the former city post office building, it has over 20
Independence, KS Museums
William Inge Festival and Collection
William Inge, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, was born and raised in Independence. Each year Independence Community College hosts a three-day festival to honor him as well as other nationally known playwrights. Past honorees include Arthur Miller and Neil Simon. Inge�
Independence, KS Arts
Little House on the Prairie
Located 13 miles southwest of Independence, just off of Highway 75, is an authentic, reconstructed log cabin located near the original site where famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder lived as a child. Near the cabin, the remains of what could possibly have been the well that Pa and Mr. Scott dug. An 1
Independence, KS Pioneer History
Independence Country Club
Course Access: Private / Public
Independence, KS Golf Courses
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes
Ralph Mitchell Zoo and Riverside Park
Zoo residents include sun bears, buffalo, monkeys, cougars, a swan pond, caymans, eagles, and a flock of tame peacocks who roam the grounds. One of the more famous inhabitant was Miss Able, the first monkey in space. She resided at Monkey Island until her blast off in 1960. This 124
Independence, KS Zoos
Things to do near Independence, KS
Raymond Community Home
This beautiful old home was built in 1893 by Mr. Raymond for his bride. All the woodwork in the house is natural and differen...
Big Hill Lake Fishing Reports
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ACCURATE FISHING REPORTS: This is just to remind you that fishing reports are given with the bes...
Hope Cemetery
Hope Cemetery was started late in 1874. More than 50 old soldiers and many of the first and best citizens are also at rest th...
Big Hill Lake has a surface area of 1,240...