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About Independence, OR

Independence sits along the Willamette River about 12 miles southwest of Salem, connected by Highway 51 and Highway 22. Most visitors take I-5 to Exit 242, then follow Highway 22 west to Highway 51 south. The city serves as a quiet bedroom community for Salem workers and Western Oregon University commuters traveling the short route to nearby Monmouth. Independence still celebrates its hop-farming heritage each September with festivals featuring tours of working hop yards.

Where is Independence, OR on the map?

Independence, OR is in United States, at 44.855, -123.195 - about 23 km south-west of Salem, OR.

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The closest airport to Independence, OR is Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, 21 km (about 26 min by car).

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