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Independence
Independence's register runs heavily to houses, 14 listings of that kind. Construction dates on record here run from 1913 to 1983. 4 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.
The earliest listing here is Harvey M. Vaile Mansion, added Oct 1, 1969.
Map
Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.
26
Listings
4
Historic districts
1
National Historic Landmarks
1969
First listing
Oldest on the register
| First listed | Harvey M. Vaile Mansion · Oct 1, 1969 |
| Oldest construction date | Missouri Pacific Depot · built 1913 |
Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 3 of the 26 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.
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Historic districts
Styles that appear most
Queen Anne style 2Colonial Revival 1Federal 1Gothic Revival 1Greek Revival 1Renaissance Revival 1
Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 7 of the 26 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.
Every listing
Bingham-Waggoner House and Estate▾IndependenceBuilding1980
- Address
- 313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence
- Listed
- May 22, 1980
- Listed for
- Art, Transportation
- Significance
- State
- Also known as
- Bingham-Waggoner Home and Estate; Waggoner Estate
- Reference
- 80002360
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Blue Mills▾IndependenceSite1994
- Address
- 3101 Lentz Rd., Independence
- Listed
- Apr 21, 1994
- Listed for
- Commerce, Transportation, Historical archaeology
- Significance
- National
- Reference
- 94000323
- Contributing
- 2 sites
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Dr. John S. Jr. Bryant and Harriet Smart House▾IndependenceBuilding1992
- Address
- 519 S. Main St., Independence
- Listed
- May 21, 1992
- Listed for
- Community planning, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Bryant-Clements-Barr House
- Reference
- 92000582
- Style
- Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Drumm, Andrew, Institute▾IndependenceHistoric district2006
- Address
- 3210 Lee's Summit Rd., Independence
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2006
- Listed for
- Social history, Education
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Drumm Farm
- Reference
- 06001014
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Englewood Theatre▾IndependenceBuilding·
- Address
- 10917 E. Winner Rd., Independence
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- KC Opry
- Reference
- 100012640
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
John and Adele Georgen House▾IndependenceBuilding2000
- Address
- 933 S. Main St., Independence
- Listed
- May 11, 2000
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 00000486
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Harry S Truman National Historic Site▾IndependenceHistoric district1985
- Address
- 219 N. Delaware St., Independence
- Listed
- May 31, 1985
- Listed for
- Politics and government
- Significance
- National
- Also known as
- Truman Home; Summer White House; Gates/Wallace/Truman House
- Reference
- 85001248
- Built
- 1983
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (Boundary Increase)▾IndependenceHistoric district2005
- Address
- 601 and 605 W. Truman Rd. and 216 N. Delaware St., Independence
- Listed
- Feb 23, 2005
- Listed for
- Politics and government
- Significance
- National
- Reference
- 05000083
- Built
- 1983
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mollie and Josephine Hughes House▾IndependenceBuilding1994
- Address
- 801 S. Main St., Independence
- Listed
- Apr 7, 1994
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Gregg--Childers House
- Reference
- 94000289
- Style
- Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
- Contributing
- 2 buildings
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Jackson County Courthouse▾IndependenceBuilding1972
- Address
- Bounded by Lexington and Maple Aves. and Liberty and Main Sts., Independence
- Listed
- Oct 18, 1972
- Listed for
- Law, Politics and government, Architecture
- Significance
- National
- Reference
- 72000713
- Style
- Colonial Revival architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Jackson County Jail and Marshal's House▾IndependenceBuilding1970
- Address
- 217 N. Main St., Independence
- Listed
- Jun 15, 1970
- Listed for
- Military, Law, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Jackson County Jail and Marshal's House and Museum
- Reference
- 70000333
- Style
- Federal architecture
- Contributing
- 3 buildings
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lewis Jones House▾IndependenceBuilding1994
- Address
- 104 Elizabeth St., Independence
- Listed
- Apr 21, 1994
- Listed for
- Commerce
- Significance
- National
- Reference
- 94000320
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Kritser House▾IndependenceBuilding1985
- Address
- 115 E. Walnut, Independence
- Listed
- Apr 10, 1985
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 85000734
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lewis–Webb House▾IndependenceBuilding1986
- Address
- 302 W. Mill, Independence
- Listed
- Feb 6, 1986
- Listed for
- Community planning, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 86000154
- Style
- Greek Revival architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Charles Minor House▾IndependenceBuilding1984
- Address
- 314 N. Spring St., Independence
- Listed
- Mar 22, 1984
- Listed for
- Architecture, Social history
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- The Minor House
- Reference
- 84002573
- Contributing
- 2 buildings
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Missouri Pacific Depot▾IndependenceBuilding1979
- Address
- 600 S. Grand, Independence
- Listed
- Jan 22, 1979
- Listed for
- Transportation, Politics and government, Architecture
- Significance
- State
- Also known as
- Missouri Pacific Depot at Independence; Truman Train Station
- Reference
- 79001365
- Built
- 1913
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mount Washington School▾IndependenceBuilding2013
- Address
- 570 S. Evanston Ave., Independence
- Listed
- Apr 23, 2013
- Listed for
- Education, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 13000192
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Smallwood V. Noland House▾IndependenceBuilding1994
- Address
- 1024 S. Forest St., Independence
- Listed
- Apr 21, 1994
- Listed for
- Commerce, Architecture
- Significance
- National
- Reference
- 94000319
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House▾IndependenceBuilding1975
- Address
- 305 S. Pleasant St., Independence
- Listed
- Sep 5, 1975
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- State
- Also known as
- Johnston, Cammie, House
- Reference
- 75001066
- Style
- Gothic Revival
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Owens–McCoy House▾IndependenceBuilding1994
- Address
- 410 W. Farmer Ave., Independence
- Listed
- Apr 21, 1994
- Listed for
- Commerce, Transportation, Military, Architecture
- Significance
- National
- Reference
- 94000321
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Santa Fe Trail-Santa Fe Trail Park, Independence Trail Segments▾IndependenceSite1994
- Address
- Santa Fe Rd., Independence
- Listed
- Apr 21, 1994
- Listed for
- Transportation, Commerce
- Significance
- National
- Also known as
- Santa Fe Trail Park Ruts
- Reference
- 94000322
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Temple Site▾IndependenceSite1970
- Address
- Lexington Ave. and River Blvd., Independence
- Listed
- Sep 22, 1970
- Listed for
- Religion
- Significance
- National
- Also known as
- Mormon Temple Site
- Reference
- 70000334
- Contributing
- 1 site, 1 object
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Trinity Episcopal Church▾IndependenceBuilding1979
- Address
- 409 N. Liberty St., Independence
- Listed
- Apr 27, 1979
- Listed for
- Politics and government, Architecture, Religion
- Significance
- State
- Reference
- 79001366
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Harvey M. Vaile Mansion▾IndependenceBuilding1969
- Address
- 1500 N. Liberty St., Independence
- Listed
- Oct 1, 1969
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- State
- Also known as
- Vaile Park; Col. Harvey M. Vaile Mansion
- Reference
- 69000108
- Style
- Renaissance Revival architecture
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Woodson–Sawyer House▾IndependenceBuilding1986
- Address
- 1604 W. Lexington, Independence
- Listed
- Mar 20, 1986
- Listed for
- Law, Politics and government, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Araby West
- Reference
- 86000457
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Every listing here also appears on its county page for Jackson County.
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