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Introduction to Liberty, Missouri
Liberty, Missouri, in Clay county, is located 10 miles N of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and is 13 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Liberty has a population of 26,232.
Liberty History
Liberty was first settled in 1822. In the same year, it also became the county seat of Clay County, which was created on January 2, 1822. A law office was established in the city in 1830 by David Rice Atchison. The city is home to William Jewell College, which was founded in 1849. It is the site of the Battle of Liberty which took place in September 1861. Liberty was incorporated in 1829.
Liberty and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Liberty
There are several parks and playgrounds in Liberty including the Moore Park and Bennett Park. The Claycrest Golf Course is an ideal destination for the golf enthusiasts. Tourists can enjoy shopping at the Liberty Landing Shopping Center. The city also offers a number of lakes such as the Hendron Lake, Dd Fellows Home Lake, and Holly Lake. One can visit the Clay County Museum, Shoal Creek Living History Museum, and Jesse James Bank Museum. Tourists can even plan a day trip to the Thompson Nature Sanctuary.
Liberty Transportation
Kansas City International Airport is the nearest major air transportation facility.
Liberty Higher Education
William Jewell College is the local higher education institution. Others in the neighborhood include Metropolitan Community College and University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Liberty strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
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