Liberty began as a frontier trading post on the Missouri River in 1822 and has grown into a prosperous center of commerce and cultural activities. Liberty is a charming town serving a community of more than 27,000. Liberty provides a flourishing quality of life with small town charm and quick access to big-city events. Families find this vibrant and growing community an ideal place to call home. The growth of Liberty is reflected in the development of the highly recognized Liberty School District. In 2010 Liberty opens its second High School; in 2009 it opened its10th elementary school. The district also hosts 2 middle schools and 2 junior highs. Liberty schools have ranked among the best in Missouri, receiving numerous honors and achievements. The area is also home to William Jewell College, a nationally recognized liberal arts college providing many benefits and activities to the area...

Housing is diverse providing historic mansions and bungalows to today’s modern new homes in subdivisions with tennis courts and swimming pools. Liberty celebrates an assortment of culture and fun, with opportunities to attend concerts, museums, and city festivals to name a few. It hosts a 50,000 square foot multi-purpose community center offering year-round swimming, physical activities areas, meeting rooms and a performing arts theater.

Only minutes from Downtown Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City International Airport, the Square in Liberty is a step back in time. Liberty is the county seat for Clay County so it benefits from a stately Courthouse as a center point of the historic square. A square that celebrates the recollections of Jesse James and his gang’s famous ride through town to today’s modern assortment of restaurants, unique shops and businesses. There are 5 local historic districts surrounding the square, and many buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Liberty has thriving businesses with an excellent quality of life, opportunities for recreation and friendly welcoming neighborhoods. Liberty continues to celebrate its past while looking eagerly toward a bright future.