Liberal, Oregon facts for kids
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Liberal
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 Liberal
Location in Oregon
Liberal
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97038
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1123065 |
Liberal is a small community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. Liberal is located along Oregon Route 213, between the towns of Mulino and Molalla.
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History of Liberal
Early Settlement
The community of Liberal started about three miles south of Mulino. It grew up on the south side of the Molalla River. The main crossroads of Liberal is where several early land claims met. These claims were set up in the 1840s by pioneers like Harrison Wright and William Russell.
As these large land claims were divided, families began to settle in the area. Many of these early settlers in the mid-1800s were from Switzerland and Germany.
How Liberal Got Its Name
People in the area tell a story about how Liberal got its name. They say it was named after the "liberal" or generous way the owner of the first store gave credit. This means the store owner was very trusting and let people buy things even if they didn't have all the money right away.
What Liberal Is Like Today
Today, Liberal is still a small, active community. It has the historic Liberal Store, which has been there for a long time. There's also a working sawmill and a mill that makes chicken feed. A multi-generational family farm also operates here. The Evangelical Community Chapel, a church, has been holding weekly meetings since it was founded in 1900.
Economy
Local Businesses in Liberal
The biggest employer in Liberal is the RSG Sawmill. This sawmill is part of a larger company called RSG Forest Products, Inc. They are based in Kalama, Washington.
Another important business in the community is the Victory Seed Company. This company grows and sells seeds, and it operates on the Dunton Family Farm.
Satrum-Dybvad Milling is a company that makes chicken feed. They supply their feed to Willamette Egg Farms, which is a large egg producer.
