The town of Independence was formed in 1821 from part of the town of Alfred .
The first permanent settlement occurred in 1819 at Whitesville , although an attempt was made to settle the town in 1798 .
The town of Whitesville was formed in 1821 from part of the town of Alfred .
The first permanent settlement occurred in 1819 at Whitesville , although an attempt was made to settle the town in 1798 .