Let's all migrate to Liberal, Kansas! [View All]

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"Mr. S.S. Rogers was the first homesteader in what would later become Liberal. Outside of the Cimarron River, water was very scarce in Southwestern Kansas and there was usually a charge for even a small amount; however Mr. Rogers always gave his water free to passing travelers. Quite often he would hear a reply of "that's mighty Liberal of you" from the grateful recipients.

What a great reminder of a time when the word Liberal was a compliment! I'm on the next bus! Who's with me?

"Because of county seat difficulties between Springfield and Fargo Springs, the Rock Island deflected its route southward and really created the town of Liberal. Originally the survey called for the railroad to leave Plains in Meade County and go through the center of Springfield in central Seward County and cross at the more accessible crossing of the Cimarron River, but the townspeople of Springfield offended the construction crew and the road was changed to cross the Cimarron River at Arkalon. Upon reaching the end-of-the-line, Mr. M.A. Low ordered the surveying of a new townsite a mile east of the Rogers place, having purchased part of four sections of land there for that purpose in the center of the present day Liberal, Kansas."

Commission

View the agenda and read the minutes for Liberal City Commission meetings and find out how you can get involved in your City's politics.

Recreation

Enjoy a walk in the natural setting at Arkalon Park and practice your swing at Willow Tree Golf Course. Also, take advantage of our semi-pro baseball team, the Bee Jays.