Liberty is a farm-heavy community that likely settled on the basis of agriculture in its early years.[2][3]
The area is indirectly referenced during the Civil War twice. The "Babb" house is mentioned as a skirmish location in late April (1862) between General Forrest's calvary and General Pope's left wing that ended in a Confederate retreat.[4] Additionally, Liberty is indirectly displayed on an 1862 map, showing numerous fields, a cotton press, butcher and church.[5] This church is likely refers to the Liberty Church that the community was built around.
By June 3, 1889, Liberty Church was established as one of the first schools in the 9th Civil District of McNairy County, alongside Mount Olivette Church.[6] This church school house existed until at least 1923, when it was populated by 43 students.[7]
Following the Reconstruction era, Liberty continues to utilize Corinth, Mississippi as its primary service hub and Michie for local education.
