Independence Virginia Map

About Independence, Virginia

Independence is a locality in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,132. The population density is 188.5 people per km². Independence is located at 36.6223°N, 81.1509°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24348.

Independence, Virginia, unfolds within a landscape where the mountains begin to fold and rise, their slopes cloaked in the deep green of mature hardwoods and the lighter hues of pine. It lies 53.6 miles east-north-east of Carter, TN (from Carter, TN: bearing 74°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-north-west of Sparta. The New River, a rare north-flowing artery, carves its way through the terrain, its presence a constant murmur, its waters glinting under the expansive sky. Here, the air itself seems to hold a certain clarity, a coolness that persists even on warmer days, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. Rolling hills give way to steeper inclines, creating a sense of both enclosure and an invitation to explore the wilder reaches that fringe the settlement. The character of Independence is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Grayson County. For generations, the fertile valleys have been tended, yielding crops and supporting livestock, a quiet industry that has shaped the rhythm of life. Traces of this past are visible in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the land. Though the economy has diversified, a thread of self-reliance and practicality remains, a quality honed by the challenges and rewards of living in this mountainous country. The legacy of the early settlers, their resilience and ingenuity, seems to echo in the very structure of the community, a place where individual effort and neighborly support are not just ideals, but necessities.

About This Independence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Independence, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.622348, -81.150923. 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 Grayson County.

Detailed location data for Independence includes the ZIP code (24348), telephone area code (276), county seat of Grayson County (Independence), and school district assignment (Grayson County Public Schools). 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.