West Liberty History

West Liberty is full of history. From the historic Rock Island Depot to the early pioneers at the Wapsinonoc Settlement, West Liberty offers up a rich look at Iowa’s early history. There are many resources to explore the history of West Liberty. For more information you might visit:

The West Liberty Public Library Digital Archive

This collection of online digital photos is constantly updated and includes a wide selection of photographs spanning over a century of West Liberty’s history. You can visit their website at:
history.wlpl.org/pawtucket/

The West Liberty Heritage Foundation

This collection of photographs and historical text documents the early settlement of West Liberty. Located at the Depot Campus, the Heritage Foundation also maintains a collection of realia related to West Liberty and the surrounding area. You can visit their website at:
wlheritagefoundation.org/