With an impressive population of 123,011 as of 2020, Independence is Missouri’s fifth-largest city and serves as the county seat for Jackson County. As a satellite community of Kansas City, it stands as the largest suburb on Missouri’s side in the expansive Kansas City metropolitan area.
Independence, MO, is often referred to as the “Queen City of the Trails,” due in part to its historical significance. The city served as a point of departure for settlers journeying along the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails. Additionally, Independence is known for being Harry S. Truman’s hometown. Visitors can pay homage to our nation’s 33rd President at their Presidential Library and Museum or visit his gravesite alongside that of First Lady Bess Truma