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.

(Click on thumbnails to see larger images.)

Coffeyville, Kansas
In Coffeyville, in front of Field Kindley High School, on north side of W 8th St at Read Ave.
37 02 12.0N 95 37 56.1W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/2/2015
           
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

Colby, Kansas
In Colby, in Fike Park on the southeast corner of N Franklin Ave and E 8th St.
39 24 02.1N 101 02 44.8W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/13/2012
           
photo by Randy Bishop, 2015

This statue has been donated by Charles Murray to all the free loving people, as a reminder
of the great heritage we possess.

EL Dorado, Kansas
In El Dorado, on the grounds of the Butler County Courthouse on the southeast corner of W Central Ave and S Star St.
The Butler County Veterans Memorial is nearby.
37 49 2.0N 96 51 08.4W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/2/2015
           
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

Garden City, Kansas
In Garden City, in front of Finney County Courthouse, on N 8th St between St John St and W Pine St.
37 58 08.3N 100 52 31.3W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/20/2016
           

photos by Rick Harvey, 3/16/2014
              
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

The second statue is of Charles Jesse "Buffalo" Jones, a founder of Garden City, who was immortalized by
author Zane Grey in his book, "The Last of the Plainsmen".

Glen Elder, Kansas
In Glen Elder, in middle of city park, at southeast corner of W Main St and N Mill St.
39 29 55.2N 98 18 27.5W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/13/2012
           
Emily Candice Williams Slaven donated this Statue of Liberty in 1950 to the City of Glen Elder.
Her descendents and their spouses who served in World War II were: Max Slaven, Vaden McKinney,
Edmond Slaven, Russell Merrill, James Slaven, Francis Farrow, Kirwood Vint, Raymond Fritchen,
Jack Davis, John Kalousdian, J. Duane Vint, Joe Gaston, Vinton Vint, Harold Nelson, Dorothy Vint
McKinney, Kenneth Meyers.

According to the Glen Edler park manager, the original Boy Scout plaque is somewhere at the Glen Elder
City Hall. He also told about wiring the statue so the torch lights at night.

Near Harlan, Kansas
About 1.8 miles north of Harlan on west side of US-281. About 0.8 miles south of US-281 / KS-9 intersection.
39 37 37.8N 98 47 08.9W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/13/2012
           
According to news stories found on-line, the statue was in poor shape from vandalism
and was taken to an auto body shop for repair in 2011.

photos by Randy Bishop, 5/19/2014
     
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicated this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. Donated by C.A. Kalbfleish & Daughters 1951.

Hays, Kansas
In Hays by the Hays Public Library on the west corner of W 13th St and Main St.
38 52 24.4N 99 19 47.1W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/1/2015
              
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

Independence, Kansas
In Independence, in front of Independence Memorial Hall on the east side of US-75 (N Pennsylvania Ave) between E Locust St and E Chesnut St.
36 13 38.1N 95 42 23.0W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/2/2015
                 
There is no Boy Scout plaque, but behind the statue is a stone marker that reads:
Dedicated Feb. 17, 1952, by Boy Scouts of America. Frank Hand, Jerry Bennett, Larry Stewart,
Harald Burris. Rededication by President Gerald R. Ford in memory Gary W. Moffatt, Coordinator
Independence Police Reserve Unit, Assistant Coordinator Roger Powell. Rededicated Feb. 9, 1984,
by Independence Police Reserve Unit, John Bennett, Gary Henderson, Brad Kendrick, Alvin Smith.

Kingman, Kansas
In Kingman on the northeast corner of US-54/US-400 (W D St) and N Main St. Part of the Kingman Veterans Memorial.
37 38 47.8N 98 06 46.6W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/1/2015
              
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. The Crusade to Strengthen Liberty. 1951.

La Crosse, Kansas
In La Crosse, in the city park on the east side of US-183 (Main St) between 5th St and 3rd St.
38 31 37.5N 99 18 33.7W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/1/2015
           
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

Liberal, Kansas
In Liberal, in front of Memorial Library on the east side of US-83 (N Kansas Ave) between E 5th St and E 6th St.
37 02 35.9N 100 55 19.6W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/20/2016
        
In loving memory of The Pioneer Mother of Kansas. With faith in God she built a home for her family in the wilderness;
she overcame loneliness with tenderness; she set an example for all of us by her perseverance and steadfastness.

photos by Randy Bishop, 5/3/2015
           
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950. Presented to the Boy Scouts by D.K. Baty. 1950.

Medicine Lodge, Kansas
In Medicine Lodge, in front of Medicine Lodge Grade School on the east side of N Walnut St E Central Ave and E 2nd Ave.
37 17 03.3N 98 34 39.0W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/21/2016
           

Parsons, Kansas
In Parsons, in front of Parsons Middle School on the northeast corner of Main St and N 28th St.
37 20 26.4N 95 16 42.0W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/2/2015
                 
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.
Refurbished By The Class of 1958. 2012.

Pratt, Kansas
In Pratt, previously was in Gateway Park on the southwest corner of US-54/US-400 (E 1st St) and S Haskell St.
37 38 44.7N 98 43 49.8W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/1/2015
              
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

As of 5/14/2016, the statue was located on the southwest corner of Rochester St and E 3rd St.
37 38 37.3N 98 43 54.9W
As reported in the Pratt Tribune, May 14, 2016: The Statue of Liberty was moved to the front of the scout
cabin at the corner of Third Street and Rochester, where it was originally installed. It was determined the
statue should be returned to its rightful place. Moving the base for the statue turned out to be quite a task
because of its weight and shape.

Russell, Kansas
In Russell, in Bickerdyke Park on the southwest corner of W 4th St and N Lincoln St.
38.88897N 98.86262W

Photo taken in 2015 by James Miller while riding in the Tour of Honor.

St John, Kansas
In St John, in the downtown city square, on the southwest corner of E 4th St and N Broadway St.
38 00 08.3N 98 45 38.1W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/1/2015
                 
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

Presented by Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Sutton, 1950

Our thanks to the woman and two little girls that gave us May Day baskets while we were stoped in St John!

Topeka, Kansas
In Topeka on the grounds of the Kansas state capitol.
On the southeast corner of SW 8th Ave and SW Harrison St.
39 02 58.5N 95 40 42.7W
photos by Eric Marshall (long time volunteer scorer for the Tour of Honor), 12/13/2014
     
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

Troy, Kansas
In Troy, on the grounds of the Doniphan County Courthouse, on the northeast corner of Doniphan St and S Main St.
39.78595N 95.08946W

Photos taken in 2015 by James Miller (#50), Janet Lennox (#29), Matt Foreman (#41) and Bob Bowman (#70)
while riding in the Tour of Honor.
        

Washington, Kansas
In Washington in front of Washington County Courthouse, 4 blocks north of US-36 on C St. On northeast corner of C St and E 3rd St.
39 49 03.6N 97 03 03.4W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/13/2012
              
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

Presented to Troop No. 86, Pony Express District, Boy Scouts of America,
by Eagle Scout Jack Wayland and Eagle Scout Mike Wayland. 1950.

Wichita, Kansas
In Wichita in front of Wichita High School East, on south side of E Douglas Ave between N Ash St and N Madison Ave.
37 41 09.4N 97 18 40.4W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/2/2015
           
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 1950.

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