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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Independence (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Independence. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Independence is located in Autauga County.

To see how the shape of Alabama's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Autauga County: Chilton, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes & Montgomery.

Below are the counties that are near Independence. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Independence:

  • Autauga County     (The home county of Independence)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.
    • Gibbons ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbons
      • Gibbons is located in Autauga County
    • Autaugaville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Autaugaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Autaugaville
      • Autaugaville is located in Autauga County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 882 people
    • Booth
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Booth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booth
      • Booth is located in Autauga County
    • Haynes
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haynes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haynes
      • Haynes is located in Autauga County
    • Billingsley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • White City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Autauga County
    • Fremont
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fremont
      • Fremont is located in Autauga County
    • Melmar
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melmar
      • Melmar is located in Autauga County
    • Jones
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
      • Jones is located in Autauga County
    • Vine Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vine Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine Hill
      • Vine Hill is located in Autauga County
    • Pine Level
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Level
      • Pine Level is located in Autauga County
    • Jones Bluff Dam
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jones Bluff Dam. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Bluff Dam
      • Jones Bluff Dam is located in Autauga County
  • Bibb County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.
    • Tucker
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker
      • Tucker is located in Bibb County
    • Lawley
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawley
      • Lawley is located in Bibb County
    • Randolph
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randolph
      • Randolph is located in Bibb County
  • Chilton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.
    • Adams
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adams have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams
      • Adams is located in Chilton County
    • Riderville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riderville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riderville
      • Riderville is located in Chilton County
    • Mountain Creek
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Creek
      • Mountain Creek is located in Chilton County
    • Stanton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanton
      • Stanton is located in Chilton County
    • Verbena
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verbena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verbena
      • Verbena is located in Chilton County
    • Maplesville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Clanton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clanton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clanton
      • Clanton is located in Chilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,764 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clanton <2>
    • Thorsby
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Jemison
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Coosa County
    • Dollar
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dollar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dollar
      • Dollar is located in Coosa County
  • Dallas County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.
    • Burnsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnsville
      • Burnsville is located in Dallas County
    • Plantersville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
      • Plantersville is located in Dallas County
    • Tyler
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tyler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyler
      • Tyler is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tyler <2>
    • Casey
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casey
      • Casey is located in Dallas County
    • Valley Grande
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Grande have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Grande
      • Valley Grande is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,468 people
    • Selma
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selma
      • Selma is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,671 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Selma <2>
    • Sunset Mill Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Mill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Mill Village
      • Sunset Mill Village is located in Dallas County
    • Old Town
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
      • Old Town is located in Dallas County
    • Sardis
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Cahawba ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cahawba
      • Cahawba is located in Dallas County
    • Pleasant Hill
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Dallas County
    • Belknap
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belknap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belknap
      • Belknap is located in Dallas County
  • Elmore County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.
    • Deatsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deatsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deatsville
      • Deatsville is located in Elmore County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,243 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deatsville <2>
    • Coosada
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Prattville Junction
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prattville Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prattville Junction
      • Prattville Junction is located in Elmore County
    • Elmore
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Lightwood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lightwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lightwood
      • Lightwood is located in Elmore County
    • Adkin Hill
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adkin Hill
      • Adkin Hill is located in Elmore County
      • Adkin Hill has also been known as:
      • Atkins Hill
    • Holtville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holtville
      • Holtville is located in Elmore County
      • Holtville has also been known as:
      • Slapout
    • Titus
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Wetumpka
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Blue Ridge
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Ridge
      • Blue Ridge is located in Elmore County
  • Lowndes County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.
    • White Hall
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
      • White Hall is located in Lowndes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 737 people
    • Burkville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkville
      • Burkville is located in Lowndes County
    • Benton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
      • Benton is located in Lowndes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people
    • Lowndesboro
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lowndesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowndesboro
      • Lowndesboro is located in Lowndes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 86 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lowndesboro <2>
    • Mosses
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mosses
      • Mosses is located in Lowndes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 893 people
    • Collirene
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collirene have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collirene
      • Collirene is located in Lowndes County
    • Hayneville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Gordonville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonville
      • Gordonville is located in Lowndes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 251 people
    • Letohatchee
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letohatchee
      • Letohatchee is located in Lowndes County
  • Montgomery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.
    • Gibbs Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbs Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbs Village
      • Gibbs Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Highland Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Village
      • Highland Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Young Forte Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Young Forte Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Forte Village
      • Young Forte Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Boylston
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boylston
      • Boylston is located in Montgomery County
    • New Town
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Montgomery County
    • English Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
      • English Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Montgomery
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Capitol Heights
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitol Heights
      • Capitol Heights is located in Montgomery County
    • Hope Hull
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Sunshine Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunshine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Village
      • Sunshine Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Pintlala
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pintlala
      • Pintlala is located in Montgomery County
      • Former name for Pintlala:
      • Colquitt
  • Perry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.
    • Oakmulgee
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakmulgee
      • Oakmulgee is located in Perry County
    • Suttle
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suttle
      • Suttle is located in Perry County
    • Bethlehem
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
      • Bethlehem is located in Perry County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Independence, see our County-by-County Page for Independence.

Newspapers Published in Independence ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 35 newspapers that have been published in the area around Independence.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Independence, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Independence.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Independence:

Cemeteries Near Independence ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Independence.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Independence covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.

  • King Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
  • Jones Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Deramus Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deramus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deramus Cemetery
  • Golson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Golson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Golson Cemetery
  • Harmony Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harmony Cemetery
  • Old Harmony Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Harmony Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Harmony Cemetery
  • Rocky Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Hill Cemetery
  • St. Joseph Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Cemetery
  • DeJarnett Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the DeJarnett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the DeJarnett Cemetery
  • Old Kingston Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Kingston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Kingston Cemetery
  • Big Springs Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Springs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Springs Cemetery
  • Caver Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (369 more) ...
    • Milton Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milton Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #23742 <5>
    • Carter Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Independence had a population of 60 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Independence, with the one closest to Independence listed first.

  • Mulberry
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulberry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
    • Mulberry is located in Autauga County
  • Autaugaville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Autaugaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Autaugaville
    • Autaugaville is located in Autauga County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 882 people
  • Milton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
    • Milton is located in Autauga County
  • Statesville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Statesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Statesville
    • Statesville is located in Autauga County
  • Billingsley
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Burnsville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnsville
    • Burnsville is located in Dallas County
  • White Hall
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
    • White Hall is located in Lowndes County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 737 people
  • Vine Hill
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vine Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine Hill
    • Vine Hill is located in Autauga County
  • Saint Clair
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Clair have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Clair
    • Saint Clair is located in Lowndes County
  • Prattville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
  • Plantersville
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
    • Plantersville is located in Dallas County
  • Kincheon
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kincheon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kincheon
    • Kincheon is located in Chilton County
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    • Tyler
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tyler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyler
      • Tyler is located in Dallas County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tyler <2>
    • Benton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
      • Benton is located in Lowndes County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people
    • Burkville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkville
      • Burkville is located in Lowndes County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Independence. See our List of 1890's Communities around Independence.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Independence. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Independence) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Independence. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.5232, Longitude: -86.7014       In this case, the coordinates for Independence have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Independence, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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