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About Liberty

Liberty, North Carolina  (Randolph County)

Liberty is a charming, inviting, friendly rural Town in the Piedmont region that is convenient to larger cities. Liberty is home to The Liberty Antiques Festival held twice a year, located 20 miles northeast from Asheboro and the North Carolina Zoo; 20 miles southwest from Burlington and excellent shopping; 20 miles south from Greensboro with major transportation hubs; 30 miles from High Point and the semi-annual Furniture Market; and regionally accessible to the State Capital of Raleigh and surrounding areas. 

Our Mayor, Town Council, and Administrative Staff along with the invaluable assistance of the many great citizens who sit on our advisory boards and others who volunteer their time and services, all work diligently to make our community a great place to be in North Carolina. Please enjoy our web site and our town, and feel free to contact town hall at any time. The Liberty Team looks forward to serving you and making Liberty an even better place to live, work, visit and play.

Liberty Mission Statement

Liberty is an All American town in the Heart of N.C. We are rooted in our heritage, embracing the present while moving towards the future. We are a diverse community united in our efforts to promote growth, leadership, economic development and family values. 

Some Facts and Figures

  • Incorporated:  January 30, 1889
  • Location:  35.853" N  Latitude  79.572" W Longitude
  • Elevation:  790 Feet above mean sea level
  • Land Area:  2.76 Square Miles
  • Time Zone:  Eastern (Daylight Savings)
  • Zip Code: 27298
  • Area Code: 336
  • Fire "ISO" Rating = 3 in town 4 in the Northeast Fire District
  • Population (July 1,2010): 2676 (State Estimate--Ranked 185th in NC for population)

Town Tax Rate:

  • Current (July, 2020) Rate: 64.0 cents/$100 appraised property value.
  •  Fire Tax: 15.0 cents/$100 appraised property value (for those living outside Town limits and in the Northeast Fire District).

Weather

  • The maximum average precipitation occurs in July.
  • The average annual snowfall is 8.3 inches.
  • July is the average warmest month; Highest recorded temperature was 107 °F in 1952.
  • January is the average coolest month; Lowest recorded temperature was -11 °F in 1985.
  • Current weather in Liberty

Directions to Town Hall

From North and West (Greensboro)

  • Take Old Liberty Road Exit from Highway 421 South
  • Turn left on Old Liberty Road and drive approximately 2 miles to the light on South Greensboro Street
  • Turn right at the light and travel .2 miles to South Fayetteville Avenue
  • Turn right at the light onto South Fayetteville Avenue and Town Hall will be on your left after .1 miles

From South and East (Siler City)

  • Take NC Highway 49 exit from Highway 421 North towards Liberty Rameur
  • Turn right on NC Highway 49 North and travel approximately 2.5 miles
  • Turn left onto South Fayetteville Avenue and Town Hall will be on your left after .1 miles