Liberty, Washington facts for kids
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Liberty Historic District
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| Location | Both sides of Williams Creek Wagon Rd., Liberty, Washington |
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| Area | 23 acres (9.3 ha) |
| Built | 1873 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001965 |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1974 |
Liberty is a fascinating place in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It's known as a ghost town, which means it was once a busy community but now has very few people living there. Liberty became famous because of gold found in a nearby stream called Swauk Creek in 1873. This discovery led to a "gold rush," and many mining camps, including Liberty, quickly appeared.
One special thing about the gold found here is that it often came in beautiful, crystal-like shapes, known as crystalline gold.
Liberty wasn't always called Liberty! It was first known as Williams Creek. The name "Liberty" was given to the town in 1892 by a person named Gus Nelson.
In 1974, Liberty was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history and should be protected.
Historic Buildings in Liberty
Many of the old buildings in Liberty are part of the Liberty Historic District. These buildings help tell the story of what life was like during the gold rush. Here are some of the important ones:
- Hotel and Boarding House: This was a two-story building made of wood, built in the 1890s. It offered rooms for miners and travelers.
- Grocery Store: A one-story wooden building from the 1890s where people could buy food and supplies.
- Butcher Shop: Built in 1894, this one-story wooden shop provided fresh meat to the community.
- Log House: This house was built by miners in the 1890s. It was originally at the Old Liberty Mine but was moved to its current spot in 1944.
- Stage Office: A small, one-room building from the 1890s. This is where people would buy tickets for stagecoaches, which were like old-time buses.
See also
In Spanish: Liberty (Washington) para niños
