Founded in 1822 and incorporated in 1829, Liberty has a rich heritage. Much of Liberty's vitality derives from its historic character. Glimpses of Our Past seeks to provide a look back at the people, places, and events that shaped the town's legacy in hopes of inspiring further study and exploration. The first portion of this booklet is organized as a tour which starts at the historic Madison Miller House and follows an easy route to visit many additional sites in Liberty. Glimpses of Our Past provides insight regarding the following historic sites and topics:
First Mayor's House and Tree
First Baptist Mt. Zion Church
Mormon Jail and Museum
First Presbyterian Church
Garrison School and Cultural Center
Corbin Theatre
St. James Church
Mt. Memorial Cemetery
Jewell Hall
Clay County Archives and Historical Library
Jesse Jomes Bank Museum
Freedom Fountain Monument
Clay County Museum and Historical Society
Second Baptist Church
Liberty Christion Church
Belvoir Winery/Odd Fellows Home
Liberty Spring
Corbin Mill
Fairview/New Hope Cemeteries
China Slaughter Reading Park
Liberty United Methodist Church
Liberty Arsenal
Women's Higher Education
Liberty Tribune
Liberty Historic Statues, Monuments and Markers
World War II Prisoner of War Camp
Historic Districts
Historic Street Names
