Independence
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Independence, a
city in western
Missouri, is the seat of Jackson County. It has a population of 112,301 (1990 census). Set in an agricultural area that grows wheat,
corn, and potatoes, Independence is a commercial and industrial center. Its manufactures include
petroleum products, farm and industrial machinery, food products, munitions, and construction materials. Harry S. TRUMAN was a longtime resident of Independence and is buried on the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Independence is also the
world headquarters of the Reorganized Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day
saints. Settled in 1825, the community was the starting point for
Pioneers following the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California trails.
