Independence

Independence (HM1G91)

Location: Independence, LA 70443 Tangipahoa Parish
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 38.134', W 90° 30.052'

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Known as Uncle Sam when settled in 1830's, Italian families began to arrive in early 1880's. Because of this heritage, the town has come to be known as "Little Italy". Downtown historic district created by city in 1982.
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HM NumberHM1G91
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Year Placed1982
Placed ByThe Louisiana Dept. of Commerce and Tourism
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 6:25am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 739521 N 3391877
Decimal Degrees30.63556667, -90.50086667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 38.134', W 90° 30.052'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 38' 8.04" N, 90° 30' 3.12" W
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Area Code(s)985, 225
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 319 W 4th St, Independence LA 70443, US
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