Independence Avenue is a major east-west street in the southwest and southeast quadrants of the city of Washington, D.C., in the United States, running just south of the United States Capitol. Originally named South B Street, Independence Avenue SW was constructed between 1791 and 1823, which Independence Avenue SE was constructed in pieces as residential development occurred east of the United States Capitol and east of the Anacostia River. Independence Avenue SW received its current name after Congress renamed the street in legislation approved on April 13, 1934. Independence Avenue SW originally had its western terminus at 14th Street SW, but was extended west to Ohio Drive SW in 1941 and 1942. The government of the District of Columbia renamed the portion of the road in the southeast quadrant of the city (west of the Anacostia River) in 1950.
History
In the District of Columbia's Cartesian-coordinate-basedstreet-naming system, Independence Avenue was originally known as South B Street. The street began construction sometime after 1791. By October 1803, it existed definitively between New Jersey Avenue and 1st Street East, and in 1809 it was opened between New Jersey Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. By 1816, the entire length of the avenue appears to have been opened. At the time, South B Street's western terminus was on the shore of the Potomac River, which at the time was located where 14th Street NW is now.
Independence Avenue (Belarusian:праспект Незалежнасці, Russian:проспект Независимости) (Praspiekt Niezaliezhnasci) is the main street of Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Independence Avenue crosses Minsk radially from its center towards the North-East. Length of the avenue is about 15 km.
Several key landmarks are located at the Independence Avenue (from West to East):
Independence Avenue - Washington DC - Driving Tour
Independence Avenue is a major east-west street in the southwest and southeast quadrants of the city of Washington, D.C., in the United States, running just south of the United States Capitol. Originally named South B Street, Independence Avenue SW was constructed between 1791 and 1823. Independence Avenue SE was constructed in pieces as residential development occurred east of the United States Capitol and east of the Anacostia River. Independence Avenue SW received its current name after Congress renamed the street in legislation approved on April 13, 1934. Independence Avenue SW originally had its western terminus at 14th Street SW, but was extended west to Ohio Drive SW between 1941 and 1942. The government of the District of Columbia renamed the portion of the road in the southeast qu...
published: 16 Jan 2023
Man fatally shot in convenience store on Independence Avenue in Kansas City
A man was shot and killed inside a convenience store on the 4800 block of Independence Avenue just before 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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'Avenue Angels' hope to clean up Independence Ave.
A group called 'Avenue Angels' is on a mission to clean up Independence Ave.
published: 18 May 2014
Independence Avenue Bridge a magnet for tall trucks
Despite the signs - this bridge gets hit again...and again...and again. Repair costs are mounting.
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published: 23 Nov 2020
Benton and Independence Ave. project gets underway
Kansas City’s northeast historic neighborhood is getting a makeover after a church at Benton and Independence Avenue collapsed. The area will be transformed as part of a major revitalization project.
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published: 28 Apr 2016
2 crashes in 2 weeks at 'truck stop' bridge on Independence Avenue
People who live and work near Independence Avenue and Wilson Avenue are fed up with semi-trucks crashing into the same bridge.
published: 30 Oct 2019
The Revitalization Effort Continues In NE Kansas City On Independence Avenue
People are collectively making a positive difference in the Northeast part of Kansas City on Independence Avenue. The community has many different languages and nationalities but it is the common thread of wanting to live in harmony and a better way of life that has bonded their goals of achieving it together. The Northeast has a lot of offer Kansas City because of the diversity of cultures. The combined workforce, communications and commitment between local organizations, churches, police, volunteers and city officials has vastly improved Independence Avenue businesses and neighborhoods, according to many residents living in the area. To read the full story click here: http://inkkc.com/whats-new/62046082
published: 23 Feb 2016
Developers take bus tour down Independence Avenue
In a first for the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, about 25 developers looked at vacant spaces on Independence Avenue. Chamber CEO Bobbi Baker-Hughes says the goal is to show developers and investors spaces that are vacant.
published: 11 Oct 2017
City could form tax district to help Independence Avenue
A plan that would create a special tax district to help revitalize Kansas City's Independence Avenue was presented to members of the City Council Thursday.
published: 08 Mar 2013
Dreams on Independence Avenue
Not everyone sees despair when traveling along Independence Avenue in east Kansas City.
Independence Avenue is a major east-west street in the southwest and southeast quadrants of the city of Washington, D.C., in the United States, running just sou...
Independence Avenue is a major east-west street in the southwest and southeast quadrants of the city of Washington, D.C., in the United States, running just south of the United States Capitol. Originally named South B Street, Independence Avenue SW was constructed between 1791 and 1823. Independence Avenue SE was constructed in pieces as residential development occurred east of the United States Capitol and east of the Anacostia River. Independence Avenue SW received its current name after Congress renamed the street in legislation approved on April 13, 1934. Independence Avenue SW originally had its western terminus at 14th Street SW, but was extended west to Ohio Drive SW between 1941 and 1942. The government of the District of Columbia renamed the portion of the road in the southeast quadrant of the city (west of the Anacostia River) in 1950.
Independence Avenue is a major east-west street in the southwest and southeast quadrants of the city of Washington, D.C., in the United States, running just south of the United States Capitol. Originally named South B Street, Independence Avenue SW was constructed between 1791 and 1823. Independence Avenue SE was constructed in pieces as residential development occurred east of the United States Capitol and east of the Anacostia River. Independence Avenue SW received its current name after Congress renamed the street in legislation approved on April 13, 1934. Independence Avenue SW originally had its western terminus at 14th Street SW, but was extended west to Ohio Drive SW between 1941 and 1942. The government of the District of Columbia renamed the portion of the road in the southeast quadrant of the city (west of the Anacostia River) in 1950.
A man was shot and killed inside a convenience store on the 4800 block of Independence Avenue just before 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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Despite the signs - this bridge gets hit again...and again...and again. Repair costs are mounting.
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Despite the signs - this bridge gets hit again...and again...and again. Repair costs are mounting.
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Kansas City’s northeast historic neighborhood is getting a makeover after a church at Benton and Independence Avenue collapsed. The area will be transformed as ...
Kansas City’s northeast historic neighborhood is getting a makeover after a church at Benton and Independence Avenue collapsed. The area will be transformed as part of a major revitalization project.
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Kansas City’s northeast historic neighborhood is getting a makeover after a church at Benton and Independence Avenue collapsed. The area will be transformed as part of a major revitalization project.
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People are collectively making a positive difference in the Northeast part of Kansas City on Independence Avenue. The community has many different languages and...
People are collectively making a positive difference in the Northeast part of Kansas City on Independence Avenue. The community has many different languages and nationalities but it is the common thread of wanting to live in harmony and a better way of life that has bonded their goals of achieving it together. The Northeast has a lot of offer Kansas City because of the diversity of cultures. The combined workforce, communications and commitment between local organizations, churches, police, volunteers and city officials has vastly improved Independence Avenue businesses and neighborhoods, according to many residents living in the area. To read the full story click here: http://inkkc.com/whats-new/62046082
People are collectively making a positive difference in the Northeast part of Kansas City on Independence Avenue. The community has many different languages and nationalities but it is the common thread of wanting to live in harmony and a better way of life that has bonded their goals of achieving it together. The Northeast has a lot of offer Kansas City because of the diversity of cultures. The combined workforce, communications and commitment between local organizations, churches, police, volunteers and city officials has vastly improved Independence Avenue businesses and neighborhoods, according to many residents living in the area. To read the full story click here: http://inkkc.com/whats-new/62046082
In a first for the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, about 25 developers looked at vacant spaces on Independence Avenue. Chamber CEO Bobbi Baker-Hughes says the go...
In a first for the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, about 25 developers looked at vacant spaces on Independence Avenue. Chamber CEO Bobbi Baker-Hughes says the goal is to show developers and investors spaces that are vacant.
In a first for the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, about 25 developers looked at vacant spaces on Independence Avenue. Chamber CEO Bobbi Baker-Hughes says the goal is to show developers and investors spaces that are vacant.
A plan that would create a special tax district to help revitalize Kansas City's Independence Avenue was presented to members of the City Council Thursday.
A plan that would create a special tax district to help revitalize Kansas City's Independence Avenue was presented to members of the City Council Thursday.
A plan that would create a special tax district to help revitalize Kansas City's Independence Avenue was presented to members of the City Council Thursday.
Independence Avenue is a major east-west street in the southwest and southeast quadrants of the city of Washington, D.C., in the United States, running just south of the United States Capitol. Originally named South B Street, Independence Avenue SW was constructed between 1791 and 1823. Independence Avenue SE was constructed in pieces as residential development occurred east of the United States Capitol and east of the Anacostia River. Independence Avenue SW received its current name after Congress renamed the street in legislation approved on April 13, 1934. Independence Avenue SW originally had its western terminus at 14th Street SW, but was extended west to Ohio Drive SW between 1941 and 1942. The government of the District of Columbia renamed the portion of the road in the southeast quadrant of the city (west of the Anacostia River) in 1950.
A man was shot and killed inside a convenience store on the 4800 block of Independence Avenue just before 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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Kansas City’s northeast historic neighborhood is getting a makeover after a church at Benton and Independence Avenue collapsed. The area will be transformed as part of a major revitalization project.
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People are collectively making a positive difference in the Northeast part of Kansas City on Independence Avenue. The community has many different languages and nationalities but it is the common thread of wanting to live in harmony and a better way of life that has bonded their goals of achieving it together. The Northeast has a lot of offer Kansas City because of the diversity of cultures. The combined workforce, communications and commitment between local organizations, churches, police, volunteers and city officials has vastly improved Independence Avenue businesses and neighborhoods, according to many residents living in the area. To read the full story click here: http://inkkc.com/whats-new/62046082
In a first for the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, about 25 developers looked at vacant spaces on Independence Avenue. Chamber CEO Bobbi Baker-Hughes says the goal is to show developers and investors spaces that are vacant.
A plan that would create a special tax district to help revitalize Kansas City's Independence Avenue was presented to members of the City Council Thursday.
Instead, the longtime Democratic politician is running as an independent candidate for Michigan governor in 2026 ...The project is named after the former department store, which occupied the same Woodward Avenue block for decades.
The rolling celebration, now in its 264th year, takes place along Manhattan’s famed FifthAvenue...Declaration of Independence. It steps off at 11 a.m., heading north along Fifth Avenue and running ...
One of the veterans who made his voice heard was combat veteran, MSgt. Rig. The Northern Virginia resident served nearly 23 years in the Army...The attacks on Sept ... As she crossed IndependenceAvenue, she said she had a message for her fellow veterans.
Pangalangan said that while Duterte's legal team can challenge his detention in Philippine courts, such actions hold no bearing on the ICC, which operates independently from any domestic jurisdiction.
Dozens of cars and trucks, along with tour buses and a Metro bus, honked in support of the line of protesters along IndependenceAvenue... 20% among independents, and only slightly among Republicans.
The vote was 54-46. Here's the latest.. A fix for the District of Columbia... “is no longer welcome” in the country ... Dozens of cars and trucks, along with tour buses and a Metro bus, honked in support of the line of protesters along IndependenceAvenue ... .
Over the past two years, Schwartz has guided the firm on a path that maintains its independence. She was proud to report that she had just signed a new lease at the firm’s distinguished 2 ParkAvenue...
Located on GrandAvenue and ... Known as the Grand Avenue BillboardProject, Moore used the independently owned billboard to counter the corporate and commercial sponsored messages in metro Phoenix.
For many victims of Duterte's war on drugs, local courts do not provide an avenue for justice. Fear of retaliation, doubts about judicial independence and the deeply ingrained culture of impunity have led them to seek recourse through the ICC instead.
A woman visits a street art market in Windhoek, Namibia, on March 8, 2025 ... At another bustling street market along IndependenceAvenue, Windhoek's longest street, Denzel Oshondili carries on a family tradition of selling art ... But now it's better ... .