Midwest

Independence

Buchanan County, IA

Population

6,106

Walk Score

70 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$800

Median home value

$155,000

Founded

1847

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Fuhrman, Mathias C. and Eva B. Crowell, Farm · listed 1998

Notable landmarks

  • 280th Street Bridge · listed 1998
  • Fisher-Plane Commercial Building · listed 1997
  • Lee, Captain Daniel S. and Fannie L. (Brooks), House · listed 2010
  • Maas Commercial Building · listed 1998
  • Malek Theatre · listed 2009
  • Munson Building · listed 1976
  • Plane, Robert R., and Julia L., House · listed 1999
  • Purdy, Eliphalet W. and Catherine E. Jaquish, House · listed 1996
  • Shellito, Dr. Judd C. and Margaret S. Clarke, House · listed 1997
  • Taylor's Ford Bridge · listed 1998
  • Wapsipinicon Mill · listed 1975
  • Wapsipinicon River Bridge · listed 1998
  • Weins Commercial Building · listed 1997

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