Trip Itinerary: Independence Courthouse Square

The location of frenzied outfitting activity throughout the mid-1800s, Independence was the jumping-off point for the Santa Fe and Oregon trails and one of the starting points of the California Trail. Independence Square was the last significant point of supply for these emigrants until the mid-1840s, when Westport also became an outfitting town. The square contains statues of United States presidents, historical markers and monuments, and interpretive exhibits. Passport stamps for the three trails (Santa Fe, Oregon, and California) can be obtained at the Truman visitor center.

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While visiting Independence Square, check out some of these nearby historic trail sites:

Learn More about the Oregon Trail

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  Explore history on the Trail

  Oregon National Historic Trail