Independence Texas Map

About Independence, Texas

Independence is a locality in Washington County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Independence is located at 30.3194°N, 96.3466°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77833.

Independence lies under a vast Texas sky, where the land unfolds in a gentle, unassuming grace. It lies 11.0 miles north-northeast of Brenham, TX (from Brenham, TX: bearing 16°T), and is situated 16.1 miles west-southwest of Navasota. The Independence Creek, a ribbon of slow-moving water, threads its way through the surrounding terrain, its banks often softened by a fringe of native grasses and resilient wildflowers that catch the sun's generous light. The landscape itself is a study in subtle contours, a patient undulation of plains that hint at the distant, softer undulations of the Hill Country, a place where the earth breathes a quiet, enduring presence. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of blooming mesquite, a constant, unassuming reminder of the natural world’s persistent vitality. The story of Independence is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land they tend. Once a bustling hub in the early days of Texas, the echo of its past as a county seat can still be felt in the lingering sense of community and the weathered, sturdy architecture that stands as a testament to earlier aspirations. Today, the local economy, much like the land itself, is characterized by a steady, unhurried rhythm, with agriculture and small-scale enterprises forming the backbone of its sustenance. Independence is also part of the expansive Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader commitment to preservation, even in this inland locale, hinting at a unique stewardship of the natural world. The memory of its founding, a bold declaration of self-determination, continues to resonate, lending a quiet strength to the character of Independence.

About This Independence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Independence, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.319377, -96.346631. 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 Washington County.

Detailed location data for Independence includes the ZIP code (77833), telephone area code (409), county seat of Washington County (Brenham), and school district assignment. 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.