Liberty, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Liberty
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Location within Tulsa County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okmulgee and Tulsa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.14 sq mi (15.91 km2) |
| • Land | 6.14 sq mi (15.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 24.91/sq mi (9.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-42860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412894 |
Liberty is a small town in Oklahoma, United States. It is special because it sits right on the border between two counties: Okmulgee County and Tulsa County. In 2020, about 153 people lived there.
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Town History
The first known settler in the Liberty area was Wallace W. Baird. He was a farmer from Illinois. Mr. Baird arrived in 1912 and started a farm.
Liberty officially became a town on October 1, 1978. It was incorporated again on June 29, 1982.
Where is Liberty Located?
Liberty is located in a central part of Oklahoma. It is east of the town of Mounds. It is also south of bigger cities like Tulsa and Glenpool.
To the north of Liberty are Okmulgee and Preston. The town is right next to U.S. Route 75. The United States Census Bureau says Liberty covers about 6.1 square miles (15.8 square kilometers) of land.
People in Liberty
In 2020, Liberty had 153 people living in 77 homes. Most of the people, about 62%, were White.
The average income for families in Liberty was $54,417. About 5.1% of the people lived below the poverty line.
What is Liberty's Economy Like?
For a long time, farming was the main way people made money in Liberty. However, by the year 2000, things had changed.
Most people, over 86%, traveled to other towns for work. This means they commuted to jobs outside of Liberty.
Why is it Called "Liberty Mounds"?
If you drive on US Route 75, you might see signs that say "Liberty Mounds." This can be a bit confusing!
The town of Liberty got its name from the nearby Liberty School District. This school district is close to the town of Mounds, Oklahoma. To avoid confusion with another "Liberty" school district, a former school leader called it "Liberty Mounds." So, the highway signs refer to the school district's nickname, even though the town and the school district are both officially just named Liberty.
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