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Grayson County

Population in July 2008: 895. Population change since 2000: -7.8%
 

Males: 401  (44.9%)
Females: 494  (55.1%)

Median resident age:  51.3 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Zip codes: 24348.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $24,727 (it was $18,264 in 2000)
Independence:  $24,727
Virginia:  $61,233

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $22,514

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $152,914 (it was $69,700 in 2000)
Independence:  $152,914
Virginia:  $269,600

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $170,132; Detached houses: $171,335; Townhouses or other attached units: $110,006; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $479,281; Mobile homes: $18,750

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Races in Independence:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.6%)
  • Black (6.8%)
  • Hispanic (2.7%)
  • Other race (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Independence: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (16.5%), United States (12.3%), Irish (9.0%), German (5.9%), Scotch-Irish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1934

Elevation: 2698 feet

Land area: 2.34 square miles.

Population density: 383 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Independence

  • High school or higher: 61.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Independence town

  • Never married: 16.6%
  • Now married: 51.1%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 16.9%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

29 residents are foreign born (3.0% Latin America).

This town:  3.0%
Virginia:  8.1%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Independence, Virginia in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Independence to the number of sex offenders is 224 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Independence:  0.7% ($471)
Virginia:  1.0% ($1,143)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Winston-Salem, NC (61.3 miles , pop. 185,776).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Greensboro, NC (83.2 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (400.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Sparta, NC (2.9 miles ), Fries, VA (3.4 miles ), Galax, VA (3.6 miles ), Troutdale, VA (4.1 miles ), Sugar Grove, VA (4.2 miles ), Rural Retreat, VA (4.5 miles ), Woodlawn, VA (4.6 miles ), Lansing, NC (4.7 miles) .

Latitude: 36.62 N, Longitude: 81.15 W

Area code: 276

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Crime in Independence by Year

Type 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Murders 0000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0000100
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0107.50.00.0
Robberies 0000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 0021001
    per 100,000 0.00.0211.6106.00.00.0111.7
Burglaries 0052221
    per 100,000 0.00.0529.1212.1215.1222.0111.7
Thefts 3548547
    per 100,000 304.3523.0423.3848.4537.6444.0782.1
Auto thefts 0021221
    per 100,000 0.00.0211.6106.0215.1222.0111.7
Arson 0000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 12.220.9113.278.5139.851.170.4

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 2 (2 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.23
US city average:  3.00


Population change in the 1990s: -27 (-2.7%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (10%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (7%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Machinery (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (15%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6%)
  • Apparel (5%)
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)



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Independence-area historical tornado activity is below Virginia state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1998, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 52.9 miles away from the Independence town center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 38.6 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Independence-area historical earthquake activity is above Virginia state average. It is 81% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 58.3 miles away from Independence center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 58.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/29/1996 at 19:30:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 58.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/26/1995 at 00:36:17, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 18.7 miles away from Independence center
On 2/12/1994 at 02:40:24, a magnitude 3.4 (2.9 ML, 3.4 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1997 at 10:36:46, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 61.0 miles away from Independence center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Main business address for: GRAYSON BANKSHARES INC (SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED).


Hospitals/medical centers near Independence:
  • ALLEGHANY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; SPARTA, NC)
  • TWIN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; GALAX, VA)
  • ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; JEFFERSON, NC)

Political contributions by individuals in Independence, VA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Independence:
  • APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; BOONE, NC; Full-time enrollment: 12,245)
  • NEW RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; DUBLIN, VA; FT enrollment: 2,262)
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 46 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; FT enrollment: 2,096)
  • RADFORD UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; RADFORD, VA; FT enrollment: 8,034)
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; FT enrollment: 2,412)
  • CONCORD COLLEGE (about 58 miles; ATHENS, WV; FT enrollment: 2,723)
  • VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIV (about 59 miles; BLACKSBURG, VA; FT enrollment: 25,754)
Public high school in Independence:
Public elementary/middle schools in Independence:
See full list of schools located in Independence, School District: GRAYSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Library in Independence:
  • WYTHE-GRAYSON REGIONAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $750,083; Location: 147 S. INDEPENDENCE AVE.; 121,544 books; 5,027 audio materials; 4,426 video materials; 287 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Grayson County Courthouse (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Historic 1908 Courthouse Foundation (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 107 East Main Street).

Hotel: Grayson Inn & Suites (155 Rainbow Circle Drive).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Independence and their reported violations in the past:

FAIRVIEW WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 630, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2005 and MAR-13-2006, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-10-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-13-2006)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and FEB-11-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-11-2000)
Drinking water stations with addresses in Independence that have no violations reported:
  • NEW RIVER CAMPGROUND & CANOE (Population served: 70, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This town:  2.0 people
Virginia:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  53.1%
Whole state:  68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  19.5%
Whole state:  9.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  7.3%
Whole state:  4.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Independence, VA


117 people in nursing homes
10 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded


Independence compared to Virginia state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Independence (2009 data):
  • Grayson National Bank: at 113 West Main Street, branch established on 1900-10-06; East Independence Branch at 802 East Main Street, branch established on 1971-09-17. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $367.1 mil, Deposits: $306.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Grayson Bankshares, Inc.
  • Carter Bank & Trust: Independence Office Branch at 449 E. Main Street, branch established on 2002-03-29. Info updated 2007-02-23: Bank assets: $2,800.5 mil, Deposits: $2,470.8 mil, headquarters in Martinsville, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 124 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Grayson County Virginia:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (56%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (36%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Independence

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 42.88%
Here42.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchInternational Pentecostal Holiness ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Churches of Christ
Adherents42.1%40.9%4.8%3.7%3.2%
Congregations23.9%40.8%4.2%2.8%7.0%
NameSeparate Baptists in ChristChurch of God of ProphecyChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents1.4%1.2%1.2%0.8%0.8%
Congregations4.2%2.8%1.4%1.4%11.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$3,031$36,3720$0
Other Government Administration 3$7,556$30,2240$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 6$5,099
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$290
Sewerage 2$4,503$27,0180$0
Water Supply 3$5,570$22,2800$0
Totals for Government 9$20,660$27,5477$5,389



4.76% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,977 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.76%
Virginia average:  11.06%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Carroll County, VA  0.66% ($20,528 average AGI)
from Galax city, VA  0.39% ($15,143)
from Alleghany County, NC  0.35% ($36,053)


5.15% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,893 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.15%
Virginia average:  10.78%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Carroll County, VA  0.86% ($24,298 average AGI)
to Galax city, VA  0.64% ($24,171)
to Wythe County, VA  0.42% ($23,696)


Strongest AM radio stations in Independence:
  • WWWJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; GALAX, VA; Owner: TWIN COUNTY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKSK (580 AM; 5 kW; W.JEFFERSON, NC; Owner: CADDELL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPAQ (740 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT AIRY, NC; Owner: RALPH D. EPPERSON)
  • WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WSYD (1300 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT AIRY, NC; Owner: GRANITE CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCOK (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SPARTA, NC; Owner: MOUNTAIN EMPIRE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKNV (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FAIRLAWN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXIT (1200 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLOWING ROCK, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFNR (710 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Independence:
  • WVTR (91.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WBRF (98.1 FM; GALAX, VA; Owner: BLUE RIDGE RADIO, INC.)
  • W267AN (101.3 FM; WILKESBORO, NC; Owner: TRIAD FAMILY NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOLD-FM (102.5 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: EMERALD SOUND, INC.)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WKBC-FM (97.3 FM; NORTH WILKESBORO, NC; Owner: WILKES BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPIN-FM (91.5 FM; DUBLIN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WECR-FM (102.3 FM; BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPSK-FM (107.1 FM; PULASKI, VA; Owner: NEW RIVER VALLEY RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • WHAJ (104.5 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WZJS (100.7 FM; BANNER ELK, NC; Owner: HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATES, LLC)
  • W285DG (104.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W225AA (92.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KHPR (88.1 FM; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHKX (106.3 FM; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Independence:
  • W35AD (Channel 35; SPARTA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)


Independence fatal accident list:
Jan 1, 1982 01:15 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • Independence Cell Site - 280 Wolf Hill Lane, Type: Pole, Structure height: 59.7 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN912
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 10/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • Independence Cell Site End Of State Route 684, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN715
    869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 869.040 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 10/10/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave, Nw. Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • JEFFREY K NEWMAN, Atop Point Lookout Mountain, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m
    Registrant: Two Way Radio, Incorporated, 435 Mussers Mill Road, Crockett, VA 24323, Phone: (540) 620-4389
  • Jerri L Janjua, 280 Wolf Hill Lane, Type: Pole, Structure height: 59.7 m, Overall height: 60.6 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, End Of State Route 684, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Sui, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Lat: 36.621944 Lon: -81.155833, Call Sign: WPSS847
    Assigned Frequencies : 469.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/26/2001, Expiration Date: 07/26/2011, Certifier: Fred Griffiths
    Registrant: Tnt Logistics North America Inc., 10751 Deerwood Ark Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32256, Phone: (904) 928-1494, Fax: (904) 928-1525, Email:
  • Lat: 36.642222 Lon: -81.181944, Call Sign: WQIF955
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.865 MHz, 159.510 MHz, 159.780 MHz, 159.855 MHz, 160.200 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/29/2008, Expiration Date: 01/29/2018, Certifier: Tyler Gifford
    Registrant: Two Way Radio, Incorporated, 1300 West Ridge Street, Wytheville, VA 24382, Phone: (276) 228-2791, Fax: (276) 228-5053, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • INDEPENDENCE, End Of State Route 684, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WPOP884
    Assigned Frequencies : 6760.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/12/2008, Expiration Date: 09/14/2018
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • Pt. Lookout Mtn TS, 6 Mi North Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Overall height: 28.3 m, Call Sign: WQGY492
    Assigned Frequencies : 6620.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/24/2007, Expiration Date: 05/24/2017, Certifier: Jason D Griffith
    Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation, One Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215, Phone: (614) 716-5874, Fax: (614) 716-3535, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • Point Lookout Mountain, 3 Miles North Of, Call Sign: KNKC693
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.100 MHz, 158.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2019
    Registrant: Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 700 North, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 973-1210, Fax: (202) 973-1212, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Independence)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3152E , Serial Number: E-2880, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 07/25/1994
    Registrant (Partnership): International Meriwether, Po Box 559, Independence, VA 24348
    Deregistered: Yes
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3173F , Serial Number: 18257273, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 06/03/1966
    Registrant (Corporation): Independence Lumber Inc, 407 Lumber Ln, Independence, VA 24348
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 759WA , Serial Number: 18266307, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 03/03/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Curtis G Harrington, Po Box 398, Independence, VA 24348



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