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Introduction to Liberal, Kansas
Liberal, Kansas, in Seward county, is located 135 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and is 202 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 19,666.
Liberal History
The city of Liberal is the county seat of Seward County, Kansas. The first house of the area was built in 1872 by S.S. Rogers, who was known for her generosity of liberally distributing water to the passers by. Rogers also built a general store which later became the official U.S. post office and named it as ‘Liberal’. Soon a plan of the town was plotted near the post office in the year 1888, which became populated gradually.
Liberal and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Liberal
While staying in Liberal, one can visit the Mid - America Air Museum. Visiting Beaver Dunes State Park can be a wonderful experience as the park also provides camping facilities. For an adventurous experience, tourists can explore the beauty of the Arkalon Park which has ponds, streams, marshes, and three lakes. Facilities for fishing are also available.
Liberal Transportation
Liberal Mid - America Regional Airport offers facilities for air transportation.
Liberal Higher Education
Higher education can be persued through Seward County Community College, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, and Southwest Kansas Technical School.
Comparing Liberal to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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