Independence, KansasElk City DamBig Hill DamLake ParsonsIndependence Historical Museum & Art CenterMontgomery State Fishing LakeElk City State Park Beach
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Independence

Independence is a town in Montgomery district, Kansas, United States of about 8,958 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 churches. The must-see places are Elk City Dam, Big Hill Dam and Lake Parsons.

37.2242° N, 95.7083° WPop. 8,958

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km48
Must-see16
Notable155
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Elk City Dam, dam near Independence
Must-see

Elk City Dam

Dam · 11 km

Big Hill Dam, hill near Independence
Must-see

Big Hill Dam

Hill · 27 km · Labette

Must-see

Lake Parsons

Lake · 48 km · Neosho

Places near Independence by type

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One day from Independence

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

98 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Independence
  2. Elk City Damdam · 45 min
  3. Bald Moundviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Walker Moundviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Montgomery State Fishing Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Big Hill Damhill · 45 min
  7. Back in Independence
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Independence?

Elk City Dam (dam, about 11 km), Independence Historical Museum & Art Center (museum, about 1 km), Independence Public Library (attraction, about 1 km), Epiphany Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Big Hill Dam (hill, about 27 km), Montgomery State Fishing Lake (lake, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Independence?

48 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 4 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Independence?

Walker Mound, about 9 km by road; Table Mound (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Independence?

Beauty by Lake, about 1 km by road; Montgomery State Fishing Lake (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Independence?

Start in Independence, visit Elk City Dam, then Bald Mound, then Walker Mound, then Montgomery State Fishing Lake, then Big Hill Dam, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.