West Liberty History 1838-1938

Source: One Hundred Years of History
* Commemorating a Century of Progress in the West Liberty Community * WEST LIBERTY, IOWA
RURAL TELEPHONES

The first rural telephone line to connect with West Liberty came from the town of Springdale in the year of 1900. The poles of this seven miles of line were of native oak that was grown near the banks of the Cedar river and were purchased of Tillmon Todd, a resident of Springdale. Stock at $10.00 a share was subscribed for the purchase of material, while the stockholders donated their labor for its construction. The first rural phone was placed in the home of Frank. T. Gibson who was instrumental in establishing the line. Soon after the construction of this pioneer improvement, many other lines were built.

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