BSA Replicas of Statue of Liberty

According to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 101, Cheyenne, Wyoming:
There are over 200 of these replicas in 39 states in the U.S. and several of its possessions and territories. The project was the brainchild of Kansas City businessman, J.P. Whitaker, who was then Scout Commissioner of the Kansas City Area Council. The copper statues were manufactured by Friedley-Voshardt Co. (Chicago, IL) and purchased through the Kansas City Boy Scout office by those wanting one. All were erected in the early 1950's by Boy Scout troops and others to celebrate Scouting’s 40th anniversary theme, "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty."
The statues are approximately 8 1/2 feet tall without the base, constructed of sheet copper, weigh 290 pounds, and originally cost $350 plus freight.

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Madison, Indiana
In Madison, on the southeast corner of IN-56 and Jefferson St, on the grounds of the Jefferson County courthouse.
38.73612N 85.37704W
Photo taken in 2015 by Lynne Carey while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Peru, Indiana
In Peru, on the west corner of Court St and Main St, on the grounds of the Miami County courthouse.
40.75418N 86.06848W
Photo taken in 2015 by Jim Clement while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Plymouth, Indiana
In Plymouth, in front of the Marshall County Courthouse, on the east side of N Center St, between W Madison St and W Lincoln Hwy.
41.34388N 86.31116W
Photo taken in 2015 by Mark Scott while riding in the Tour of Honor.


non-BSA Libertys

Hartford City, Indiana
Photo taken in 2015 by Lynne Carey while riding in the Tour of Honor.

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Last modified: June 9, 2015