Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Independence, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Independence and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Independence
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Independence:
- 36.497285, -85.300518
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Independence
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Overton County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Overton County
- Since Independence is near Clay County and also Pickett County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Clay County
- eBird sighting report for Pickett County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Independence ...
We found 50 communities that share the name Independence.
There are two communities within Tennessee that are also named Independence.
Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Tennessee ...
- Hancock County
- This Independence is located in Hancock County and lies 131 miles [210.8 km]<1> to the east of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Independence.
- Henderson County
- This Independence is located in Henderson County and lies 190 miles [305.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Independence.
- Hancock County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Autauga County
- This Independence is located in Autauga County and lies 285 miles [458.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Autauga County community of Independence.
- Arkansas
- Baxter County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Independence [Baxter County].
- California
- Calaveras County
- This Independence is located in Calaveras County and lies 1,923 miles [3,094.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calaveras County community of Independence.
- Inyo County
- This Independence is located in Inyo County and lies 1,813 miles [2,917.7 km] to the west of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Inyo County community of Independence.
- Colorado
- Arapahoe County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Independence [Arapahoe County].
- Pitkin County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Independence [Pitkin County].
- Teller County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Independence [Teller County].
- Idaho
- Madison County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Idaho community of Independence [Madison County].
- Illinois
- Pike County
- This Independence is located in Pike County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Independence.
- Indiana
- Fountain County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Independence [Fountain County].
- Warren County
- This Independence is located in Warren County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Independence.
- Iowa
- Buchanan County
- This Independence is located in Buchanan County and lies 541 miles [870.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buchanan County community of Independence.
- Kansas
- Montgomery County
- This Independence is located in Montgomery County and lies 577 miles [928.6 km]<1> to the west of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Independence.
- Osborne County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Independence [Osborne County].
- Kentucky
- Kenton County
- This Independence is located in Kenton County and lies 174 miles [280 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kenton County community of Independence.
- Louisiana
- Tangipahoa Parish
- This Independence is located in Tangipahoa Parish and lies 503 miles [809.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tangipahoa Parish community of Independence.
- Michigan
- Oakland County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Independence [Oakland County].
- Minnesota
- Hennepin County
- This Independence is located in Hennepin County and lies 733 miles [1,179.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hennepin County community of Independence.
- Saint Louis County
- This Independence is located in Saint Louis County and lies 810 miles [1,303.6 km] to the north northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Independence.
- Mississippi
- Scott County
- This Independence is located in Scott County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Independence.
- Tate County
- This Independence is located in Tate County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km] to the west southwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tate County community of Independence.
- Missouri
- Jackson County
- This Independence is located in Jackson County and lies 528 miles [849.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Independence.
- Montana
- Park County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Independence [Park County].
- Nevada
- Elko County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Elko County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elko County community of Independence.
- New Jersey
- Warren County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Independence [Warren County].
- New York
- Allegany County
- This Independence is located in Allegany County and lies 556 miles [894.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Independence.
- North Dakota
- Dunn County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Dakota community of Independence [Dunn County].
- LaMoure County
- This Independence is located in LaMoure County and lies 950 miles [1,528.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaMoure County community of Independence.
- Ohio
- Cuyahoga County
- This Independence is located in Cuyahoga County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cuyahoga County community of Independence.
- Defiance County
- This Independence is located in Defiance County and lies 335 miles [539.1 km] to the north of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Defiance County community of Independence.
- Oklahoma
- Custer County
- This Independence is located in Custer County and lies 761 miles [1,224.7 km]<1> to the west of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Custer County community of Independence.
- Le Flore County
- This Independence is located in Le Flore County and lies 537 miles [864.2 km] to the west of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Le Flore County community of Independence.
- Oregon
- Polk County
- This Independence is located in Polk County and lies 2,046 miles [3,292.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Independence.
- Pennsylvania
- Beaver County
- This Independence is located in Beaver County and lies 389 miles [626 km]<1> to the northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaver County community of Independence.
- Snyder County
- This Independence is located in Snyder County and lies 537 miles [864.2 km] to the northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Snyder County community of Independence.
- Washington County
- This Independence is located in Washington County and lies 366 miles [589 km] to the northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Independence.
- Texas
- Cherokee County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Cherokee County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Independence.
- Washington County
- This Independence is located in Washington County and lies 765 miles [1,231.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Independence.
- Utah
- Uintah County
- This Independence is located in Uintah County and lies 1,353 miles [2,177.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Uintah County community of Independence.
- Wasatch County
- This Independence is located in Wasatch County and lies 1,423 miles [2,290.1 km] to the west northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wasatch County community of Independence.
- Virginia
- Grayson County
- This Independence is located in Grayson County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km]<1> to the east of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grayson County community of Independence.
- Washington
- Lewis County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Independence [Lewis County].
- Thurston County
- This Independence is located in Thurston County and lies 2,055 miles [3,307.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Thurston County community of Independence.
- West Virginia
- Barbour County
- This Independence is located in Barbour County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barbour County community of Independence.
- Clay County
- This Independence is located in Clay County and lies 258 miles [415.2 km] to the east northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Independence.
- Jackson County
- This Independence is located in Jackson County and lies 258 miles [415.2 km] to the northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Independence.
- Preston County
- This Independence is located in Preston County and lies 356 miles [572.9 km] to the northeast of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of Independence.
- Wisconsin
- Trempealeau County
- This Independence is located in Trempealeau County and lies 630 miles [1,013.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Independence that is located in Overton County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trempealeau County community of Independence.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Independence ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Big Springs
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Springs
- Big Springs is located in Overton County
- Eagle Creek ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Creek
- Eagle Creek is located in Overton County
- Fox Springs ‑ Historic
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Springs
- Fox Springs is located in Clay County
- Free Communion
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Free Communion
- Free Communion is located in Overton County
- Grey ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - Howard Chapel
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Chapel
- Howard Chapel is located in Overton County
- Ozone
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Plain Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plain Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plain Grove
- Plain Grove is located in Pickett County
- Timothy
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Unity
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Willow Grove
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Grove
- Willow Grove is located in Clay County
How Far From Independence to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Independence to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Independence and extending to:
- Livingston, which is the Seat of Overton County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 85 miles [136.8 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could drive a straight line from Independence to Nashville, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 480 miles [772.5 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,348 miles [10,216.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,065 miles [11,370 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,940 miles [7,950.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
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 Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line 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: 36.4973, Longitude: -85.3005 In this case, the coordinates for Independence have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Independence could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Independence to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.894 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.802 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.972 degrees. |