Forklift Attachments Independence

Forklift Attachments Independence - The city of Independence, Missouri is the states 4th largest city by population. It is located within two counties, Clay and Jackson and is considered to be part of the larger Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Independence had a total population of about 116,830 based on the census of the year 2010. Independence is the county seat of Jackson County. Since it was among the departure points of the California, Santa Fe and Oregon trails, it is called the "Queen City of the Trails."

Originally the city was initially settled by Osage and Missouri Indians. Eventually people from Spain settled along with a brief tenure by the French. The city of Independence became a part of the USA during 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. In the year 1804, Lewis and Clark recorded that they stopped there in their journals and that they picked plums, raspberries and wild apples at a place that would later be a part of Independence.

Independence City was founded on March 29th of 1827. It began as a well-known frontier town and was the furthest western port along the Missouri River that both cargo vessels and steamboats can travel. The vessels can get through this area due to the convergence of the Missouri River with the Kansas River. The rivers meet around six miles west of town, close to the current of the Missouri-Kansas border. The city immediately became a jumping off point for the newly emerging fur business. Independence accommodated both merchants and adventurers who were on their westward journey along the Santa Fe Trail.

The city of Independence played an essential role in the countries history which has been reflected in its gorgeously restored mansions. The Vaile Mansion for instance was constructed during 1881 by Harvey Merrick Vaile, a local entrepreneur. This grand home represents among the best examples of Second-Empire Victorian architecture within the USA. During the year 1855, the Bingham-Waggoner Estate was built. This was once the house of famous Civil War artist George C. Bingham. The Marshal's Home & Museum is situated in a jailhouse that was constructed during 1859. This particular jailhouse was once home to Frank James, the brother of Jessie James.

The Truman Home is another famous residence in the city. It has a stylish simplicity and offers a glimpse into the private life of the 33rd American President. There are audio and video programs featured in the Truman Presidential Museum and Library, together with many items celebrating his life post and pre presidency, as well as during his campaign.

The city of Independence is the headquarters of the Community of Christ. This is the 2nd biggest denomination in the Latter Day Saint movement. The church maintains several other buildings and a big auditorium and also a temple within Independence. There is a large visitor's center beside the Community of Christ Temple that belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Community of Christ Temple is located directly across the street from the original Temple Lot that was designed during the year 1830 by Joseph Smith.