Independence, city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Independence is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, located south of Cleveland. The community features residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and green spaces that form a typical American suburban setting.
The city developed in the late 1800s as an agricultural settlement in the region. As Cleveland expanded, it transformed into a modern residential suburb during the 20th century.
The city sits conveniently south of Cleveland and is easily accessible by local roads and highways. Visitors will find typical amenities like shopping centers, restaurants, and public parks to explore.
Location: Cuyahoga County
Inception: 1814
Elevation above the sea: 263 m
Shares border with: Cuyahoga Heights, Brooklyn Heights, Seven Hills, Broadview Heights, Brecksville, Valley View
Website: http://independenceohio.org
GPS coordinates: 41.38190,-81.64080
Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:02
Ohio and Erie Canal
4.8 km
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
9.4 km
Valley View Bridge
3 km
Tinkers Creek Aqueduct
3.3 km
St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
6.5 km
Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge
8.1 km
Brecksville Reservation
8.3 km
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
5 km
Station Road Bridge
8.3 km
Independence Slab
75 m
John M. Annis House
8.3 km
St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church Toledo
5 km
Edmund Gleason Farm
3 km
Bedford Baptist Church
9 km
Independence Presbyterian Church
73 m
St. Joseph Convent and Academy Complex
5.6 km
Brooklyn Bank Building
9.4 km
Wilson Feed Mill
4.7 km
William Knapp House
2.6 km
Abraham Ulyatt House
1.8 km
Lock Tender's House and Inn
2.5 km
Charles B. Rich House
8.4 km
Parma Splash Pad
8.1 km
South Park Site
1.6 km
Terra Vista Archeological District
3 km
Lock No. 35
4.6 km
Stephen Frazee House
5.2 km
Cermak Building
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