Independence Day Filming Locations

Independence Day filming locations

Where was Independence Day filmed? Independence Day was filmed in 4 locations across United States in the following places:

Independence Day Filming Locations

Anson is a city in and the county seat of Jones County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,294 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan area. Originally named "Jones City", the town was renamed "Anson" in 1882 in honor of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas.

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Independence Day (1983)
Runtime: 110 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Release year: 1983
IMDB: tt0085724
Plot summary

Mary Ann Taylor, of Mercury, Texas, loves the comforts of her hometown but is dissatisfied with a life dedicated to serving coffee and grilling hamburgers in her father's cafeteria. Her true passion is photography.

Genres
Drama
Romance
Cast
Kathleen Quinlan
David Keith
Frances Sternhagen
Cliff De Young
Directors
Robert Mandel
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Independence Day filming locations