The Independence
Historical Museum, the Independence Science & Technology Center,
Neewollah and the William Inge Theatre Festival at Independence
Community College are prime cultural attractions. Inge, Pulitzer
Prize-winning playwright, was born and raised in Independence.
The Elk
City Reservoir, located 5 miles northwest of Independence, offers a
wide variety of outdoor recreation such as hunting, fishing, camping,
boating, swimming, bird watching and hiking.
Prairie Days Festival is held at the Little House on the Prairie, 13
miles southwest of Independence, KS. The reconstructed cabin sits on
the original site where Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family lived from
1869 to 1871. Laura Ingalls Wilder is the author of nine children's
books referred to as the Little House Series. The television program,
"Little House on the Prairie," is based on Laura's books. |
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