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About Independence
Set in the eastern part of California, Independence is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Independence is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.86 square miles.
📰 Independence News Today
- Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day Audacy · Aug 16
- Elijah Joshua Lorenzo Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
- The Manzanar Pavement Project to Begin in and Around Independence California Department of Transportation | Caltrans (.gov) · May 7
- Coronado, California Independence Day Parade - C-SPAN C-SPAN · Jul 4
- California State Teachers Retirement System Has $4.15 Million Stake in Independence Realty Trust, Inc. $IRT MarketBeat · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Independence Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Independence — but the California one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Independence
- STILL LIFE CAFE — french
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Manzanar National Historic Site Visitor Center · Museum
- Eastern California Museum · Museum
- Mary Austin's House · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Independence
- Administration Circle Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Arai Pond · Garden reviews ★
- Barracks Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Bk 12 Mess Hall Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Bk 22 Mess Hall Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Bk 34 Mess Hall Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Bk 9 Mess Hall Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Dehy Park reviews ★
- Independence Park reviews ★
- Japanese Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Kado's Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Merritt Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Independence
- Owens Valley Elementary
- Owens Valley High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area4.86 sq mi
Coordinates36.8303, -118.2078