Liberty, Idaho facts for kids
This page is about the unincorporated community in Bear Lake County. For the unincorporated community in Bingham County, see Liberty, Bingham County, Idaho.
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Liberty, Idaho
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 Liberty, Idaho
Location in Idaho
Liberty, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Elevation | 5,987 ft (1,825 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 384597 |
Liberty is a small community in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. It is not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is called an "unincorporated community." Liberty is located about 6.75 miles (10.86 km) north of Paris, Idaho, along U.S. Route 30.
History of Liberty
Early Settlers
The area where Liberty is located was first settled in 1864. These early settlers were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were led by a person named Charles C. Rich.
Population Changes Over Time
Over the years, the number of people living in Liberty has changed.
- In 1909, the community had a population of 80 people.
- By 1960, the population had decreased to 60 people.
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