Liberty, Highland County, Virginia facts for kids
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Liberty, Highland County,
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 Liberty, Highland County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Liberty, Highland County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Highland |
| Elevation | 1,883 ft (574 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24487
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495838 |
Liberty is a small place in Highland County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government. Instead, the county government handles services like roads and schools.
Exploring Liberty's Location
Liberty is found in a beautiful part of Virginia. It is about 10.7 miles (or 17.2 kilometers) southeast of a town called Monterey, Virginia.
River Valley Setting
The community of Liberty is located in the valley of the Cowpasture River. A valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
Where Rivers Meet
Liberty is special because it sits right where two waterways join together. The main river is the Cowpasture River. Another smaller stream, called Shaws Fork, flows into it right at Liberty. This meeting point of rivers often creates fertile land.
