Independence Indiana Map

About Independence, Indiana

Independence is a locality in Warren County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 20. The population density is 173.9 people per km². Independence is located at 40.3375°N, 87.1689°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47918.

Independence rests in the gentle embrace of Warren County, where the land unfolds in broad, fertile plains punctuated by the subtle rise and fall of glacial moraines. It lies 15.0 miles west-south-west of West Lafayette, IN (from West Lafayette, IN: bearing 246°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-east of Attica. Here, the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas brushed with the soft hues of Indiana’s changing seasons, from the pale gold of late summer to the stark, brilliant blue of winter. Creeks, like thin silver threads, wind through the fields, feeding the larger Wabash River not far to the east, their banks lined with a resilient mix of deciduous trees that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air, especially in the quiet mornings before the sun fully asserts its dominion, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and dew-kissed grass, a grounding aroma that speaks of deep roots and enduring cycles. The history of Independence is a quiet narrative of agriculture and community, its founding tied to the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers. For much of its existence, the local economy has been inextricably linked to the bounty of the land, with crops like corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity, their golden heads nodding in unison under the summer sun. While no grand historical monuments dominate the landscape, the sturdy, weathered barns and the simple, well-kept homes scattered across the countryside are testaments to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this earth. Independence itself, a small cluster of buildings at a crossroads, serves as a modest hub, a place where neighbors gather, where the day’s news is exchanged over coffee, and where the unhurried rhythm of rural life continues its steady beat.

About This Independence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Independence, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.337537, -87.168899. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Independence and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Independence includes the ZIP code (47918), telephone area code (765), county seat of Warren County (Williamsport), and school district assignment (Warren County Metropolitan School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Independence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.