Independence
in Washington County of Texas, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
30.319 and -96.347 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 30° 19' 9" and W -96° 20' 47"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:32 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 8:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Delve into Independence

Independence in Washington County (Texas) is located in United States about 1,244 mi (or 2,002 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Independence is now 03:32 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Independence, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Easterwood Field in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Brenham, Hempstead, Bryan, Bellville and Anderson. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 81 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 54% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 10th of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

30°C (87 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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WHIDPA 3Gun - Cawthon Cartridge Range; LaRue Warm-Up

Published: March 28, 2010
Length: 39:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kyle McGregor

Kyle McGregor shoots for Team Blue Steel and places 5th out of 46 shooters.


2011-6-27 www.TexasGunTrust.com at Independence Firearms in Brenham, TX - The Glock Sessions

Published: December 26, 2011
Length: 55:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sean Cody

www.TexasGunTrust.com joined Independence Firearms and Ammunition to Go in Brenham, TX for a range day. We had the Glock 18 and a Glock 17L with an SWR Trident suppressor. The Fiocchi ...


DTR The Lost Baptistry

Published: March 03, 2008
Length: 49:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RanchRoadShow

This episode explores the mystery of why General Sam Houston, when he accepted Christ, was not baptized in the orginally planned location.


6508 Old Independence RD

Published: June 15, 2012
Length: 43:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindi Braddock

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April 23, 2019

Published: April 23, 2019
Length: 32:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Crystal Jackson

Three Heel Clicks Travel - Rose Emporium Tour.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Independence, Texas

Independence is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Texas, United States. Located twelve miles northeast of Brenham, it was founded in 1835 in Austin's colony of Anglo Americans. It became a Baptist religious and educational center of the Republic of Texas. In 1846 it became the first site of Baylor University and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Located at 30.3194, -96.3467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Washington County, Texas, Unincorporated communities in Texas, Populated places established in 1835, Baptist schools in the United States, Baptists in Texas, Baylor University, Educational institutions established in 1845, Ghost towns in East Texas

Old Independence Cemetery

Old Independence Cemetery was founded in 1823. It is located in Independence, Texas on land donated by Madora Cole McCrocklin, a daughter of Judge J. P. Cole, one of the Old Three Hundred from the Austin Colony. The cemetery was an early community graveyard used by Anglo-American pioneers of Texas. It is commemorated by a state historical marker.

Located at 30.3286, -96.3611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Texas, Protected areas of Washington County, Texas


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Cole's Settlement, Coles Settlement, Independence