Independence is a city in Polk County, Oregon, United States, on the west bank of the Willamette River along Oregon Route 51, and east of nearby Monmouth. It is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. Thirty square blocks of the oldest part of Independence form the National Register of Historic Places-listed Independence Historic District.
Pacific
Independence
Polk County, OR
Population
9,981
Walk Score
72 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,410
Median home value
$302,300
[[Municipal corporation
1874
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Independence Historic District · listed 1989
Notable landmarks
- Cooper, James S. and Jennie M., House · listed 1988
- Davidson, Dr. John E. and Mary D., House · listed 1985
- Eldridge, Kersey C., House · listed 1988
- Independence National Bank · listed 1986
- Parker School · listed 1989
- Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church · listed 1987
- Wells, George A., Jr., House · listed 1981
- Wheeler, J. A., House · listed 1986
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