This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in Independence between 1924 and 1991, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. There may be some omissions due to incomplete or missing data, etc. and I welcome suggestions and corrections. Please read about my methodology for more information about what I do and do not include.

View and download a copy of this location spreadsheet via Google Sheets.

Note:

• The 1997 data seems to have some major lapses. I’ll do what I can but I may not be able to correct that very much.

Store tags:

• A&P
• Apple Market
• Hy-Vee
• Kroger
• Milgram
• Piggly Wiggly
• Price Chopper
• Safeway
• Sun Fresh
• Thriftway
• United