Liberty, California, was established in 1852 just west across what is now U.S. 99 by C.C. Fugitt. It was first known as Davis Crossing, then Fugitt's, and finally Liberty in 1859. By 1869 Liberty was an important stage stop between Stockton and Sacramento. During its heyday the town had three mercantile stores, two blacksmiths, a wagonwright, livery, cobbler, dentist, and Fugitt's Hotel. Liberty declined when the Central Pacific Railroad established Galt as a stop, and most of Liberty's buildings were moved to Galt. This cemetery is all that remains of the town of Liberty.