Only remains are a monument dedicated to the school.
Independence was a government town built in 1892. In the first 2 months it had three robberies. Had a population of nearly 300 in 1900 but by 1902 was fast becoming a ghost town. It died completely when bypassed by the railroad. After its citizens moved to Custer City in 1902, Independence became a ghost town.
It was one of two communities established on the Cheyenne and Arapaho reservations before those reservations were opened to settlement in 1892. Independence had a post office from October 5, 1892, to July 15, 1922. At its peak, the community was served by two newspapers, the Independence Herald and Independence Courier.
Independence was a government town built in 1892. In the first 2 months it had three robberies. Had a population of nearly 300 in 1900 but by 1902 was fast becoming a ghost town. It died completely when bypassed by the railroad. After its citizens moved to Custer City in 1902, Independence became a ghost town.
It was one of two communities established on the Cheyenne and Arapaho reservations before those reservations were opened to settlement in 1892. Independence had a post office from October 5, 1892, to July 15, 1922. At its peak, the community was served by two newspapers, the Independence Herald and Independence Courier.
Directions:
Take Hwy 47 East 3 miles from US 183, turn North on County Rd. N2290 and go 1 mile. Marker is on NE corner.
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Status:
Barren
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Entry last updated on 11/7/2010 7:06:04 PM by James
