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Independence, OR 97351

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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.

The population was 9,510 at the 2010 census.

Independence was founded by pioneers who migrated from Independence, Missouri. Elvin A. Thorp arrived in the Independence area in 1845 and staked a claim north of Ash Creek in June of that year. He platted a small townsite that later became known as "Thorp's Town of Independence" or the "Original Town of Independence", now known as "Old Town". It was named by Mrs. Thomas Burbank, wife of one of the earliest pioneers, who settled 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the city.

Nearby cities include Turner, Falls City, Adair Village, Jefferson, Keizer.

Places in Independence

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

Pepperoni, and I mean the real deal with flavor and look at the cheese. Ordered this slice with extra pepperoni too! FORGET ABOUT IT!!!

New York Squares

22
Photo by 951irab

Pink House Cafe

127

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Photo by Management

Silk Thai Cuisine

64

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Garlic twists

Gilgamesh Brewing

80

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Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

Pineapple seltzer!

Parallel 45 Brewing

12

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Heritage Museum

3
Garlic twists

Gilgamesh Brewing

80

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River Gallery

3

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Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

Rooftop chill space

The Independence Hotel

36
College Inn, Monmouth, OR Reception area

College Inn

13
Kitchen ceiling

MaMere's Guest House

27

The Hotel Salem

313
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