New Liberty, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Liberty, Kentucky
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Looking west on KY 36 in New Liberty
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 New Liberty, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
New Liberty, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owen |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40355
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| GNIS feature ID | 499364 |
New Liberty is a small place in northern Owen County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Even so, it has its own post office. The post office uses the ZIP Code 40355.
Two main roads, Kentucky Routes 36 and 227, pass through New Liberty.
History of New Liberty
New Liberty was first planned out in 1815. When a town is "platted," it means someone drew up a map. This map shows where streets and building lots will be.
For a while, New Liberty was also known by another name: "Twin Meeting House." This name came from a church that was located in the community. The post office in New Liberty has been open for a very long time, since 1823.
Important Places
New Liberty has some buildings that are special because of their history.
Jacob Hunter House
The Jacob Hunter House is a historic building in New Liberty. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important for their history, architecture, or culture. Being on this list helps protect these places.
New Liberty Historic District
Not just one house, but a large part of the downtown area of New Liberty is also special. This area is called the New Liberty Historic District. It means that many buildings in the center of New Liberty are old and important. They show what the community looked like in the past.
