Liberty, originally named Liberty Oak, was founded in 1809. The town is conveniently located 20 miles northeast of Asheboro, 15 miles east of Randleman, and nearly 21 miles south of Burlington. In 2001, Liberty was honored to become one of the few towns on the North Carolina National Historic Register for its rich history and historic architecture and in 2009 the town celebrated its Bicentennial. The area is convenient to five Asheboro hotels.
Liberty is home to the Liberty Antiques Festival, voted the best antiques show in the Mid-Atlantic Region that has drawn such famous personalities as Hollywood celebrities Julia Roberts and Bruce Willis.
The Liberty Showcase, a historic theater located in the heart of the downtown area, features classic country, gospel, bluegrass and rock performances as well as a variety of special guests and concert events and has hosted many famous Nashville recording stars such as Ronnie McDowell, Lorrie Morgan, Gene Watson and others.
Liberty is also home of the historic Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church. The 1802 Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church is the oldest organized church and oldest surviving religious structure in Randolph County. Founded in 1755 by Elder Shubal Stearns, it is considered the most significant landmark in Baptist history as noted by the nearby state historic marker designating it the "Mother of Southern Baptist Churches". For additional information on the history and heritage of the Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church, please contact the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission.
Terry L. Caviness, Mayor
Roger Davis, Town Manager
239 S Fayetteville St - Liberty NC 27298
Phone: (336) 622-4276
