Liberty, Missouri
Founded in 1822, incorporated in 1829, and named for the principle that Americans hold most dear, Liberty today offers a freedom of choice for contemporary living rivaling that of any community in the country.
William Jewell College, one of the oldest private colleges in Missouri, was founded in 1849 with a $10,000 donation from Dr. William Jewell of Columbia, Missouri. There was also the Liberty Female Institute (also known as the Liberty Ladies College) on the opposite side of town that provided a comparable education for women.
Liberty today is home to five local historic districts, six districts on the National Register of Historic Places, a thriving downtown historic Square and surrounding area, three museums and many notable sites of interest.
Ideally located at the northeast threshold of the Kansas City region, Liberty enjoys easy access to the amenities of metropolitan life while maintaining all the advantages of a small hometown.
