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Independence, Indiana
The intersection of Independence and Cicott Roads
The intersection of Independence and Cicott Roads
Independence, Indiana is located in Warren County, Indiana
Independence, Indiana
Independence, Indiana
Location in Warren County, Indiana
Independence, Indiana is located in Indiana
Independence, Indiana
Independence, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Independence, Indiana is located in the United States
Independence, Indiana
Independence, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Warren
Township Warren
Founded 1832
Founded by Zachariah Cicott
Area
 • Total 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
 • Land 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
558 ft (170 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 79
 • Density 417.99/sq mi (161.66/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47993
Area code(s) 765
GNIS feature ID 2806502

Independence is a small unincorporated community in Warren Township, Warren County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Independence Indiana map from 1877 atlas
Map from 1877 atlas

A trading post existed at this location as early as 1811. The village was laid out on October 5, 1832 by Zachariah Cicott, a French-Indian trader and scout for General William Henry Harrison, on Cicott's Reserve, ground that was given to him by the government for his services. A post office was established on March 24, 1834 and closed on January 31, 1950. Now the town uses the post office in nearby Attica, despite the fact that Attica is in a different county.

The first newspaper in the county was produced in Independence, starting in 1844. It was called the Wabash Register and was run by Enos Canutt.

Geography

Independence is located in the eastern part of the county on the western banks of the Wabash River, about 7 miles (11 km) northeast and upstream of the county seat of Williamsport. The small town of Riverside occupies the opposite bank, which is in Fountain County.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 79
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

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