Independence, California
Independence is a census-designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California. It is the county seat of the county. The population was 593 at the 2020 census.[3]
Coordinates: 36°48′10″N 118°12′00″W / 36.80278°N 118.20000°WCoordinates: 36°48′10″N 118°12′00″W / 36.80278°N 118.20000°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Inyo |
Area | |
• Total | 4.870 sq mi (12.612 km2) |
• Land | 4.867 sq mi (12.605 km2) |
• Water | 0.003 sq mi (0.007 km2) 0.057% |
Elevation | 3,930 ft (1,198 m) |
Population (2020)[3] | |
• Total | 593 |
• Density | 121.77/sq mi (47.02/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP code | 93526 |
FIPS code | 06-36350 |
GNIS feature ID | 1658811 |
Independence is 41 miles (66 kilometres) south-southeast of Bishop. It is at an elevation of 3,930 feet (1,200 metres).
Independence, California Media
Mount Williamson (14,375 feet or 4,382 m), one of the spectacular peaks of the John Muir Wilderness, from near the Independence Airport
The Inyo County Courthouse (designed by W. H. Weeks, completed in 1921) in Independence
References
Other websites
- Official Eastern California Museum website Archived 2011-07-18 at the Wayback Machine
- Friends of the Eastern California Museum website Archived 2011-03-02 at the Wayback Machine
- Attractions in and near Independence Archived 2010-08-31 at the Wayback Machine
- Annual Community Events in Independence Archived 2010-04-12 at the Wayback Machine
- Independence Chamber of Commerce website