Liberty, MS

Tucked into the pine hills of southwest Mississippi, Liberty is a quiet, close-knit community of around 550 residents that serves as the county seat of Amite County. Located just west of Interstate 55 along Highway 24, it offers wide-open rural space surrounded by timberland and the winding West Fork Amite River. Daily life revolves around the historic town square, local parks, and a relaxed pace where neighbors genuinely know each other.

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As one of the state's oldest towns, Liberty takes pride in its roots, anchored by a handsome 1830s courthouse that remains the oldest active courthouse in Mississippi. Families settling here have both public school options and the private Amite School Center for K-12 education. For anyone looking to trade city crowds for peaceful country living, a tight community, and Southern charm, Liberty offers a welcome retreat.