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.)

Alma, Nebraska
In Alma, in front of Harlan County Court House, on W 2nd St, between N Church Ave and N John St.
40 05 58.0N 99 21 46.6W
photos by Rick Harvey, 1/30/2012
        
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 Liberty, 1950.

Beatrice, Nebraska
In Beatrice, in front of the old Burlington Railroad passenger station which is now the Gage County Museum.
On the northwest corner of Court St (US-136 / NE-4) and N 2nd St.
40 15 59.0N 96 45 08.8W
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 copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. The Crusade to Strengthen Liberty, 1951.

Chadron, Nebraska
In Chadron, in War Memorial Park, on the east side of Shelton St at 9th St E.
42 49 19.2N 102 59 50.9W
photos by Rick Harvey, 10/16/2016
                 
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.

Rededicated by WWII Commemorative Committee 1995

Columbus, Nebraska
On west side of US-30 / US-81 (33rd Ave) on south side of Columbus, in Pawnee Park, in front of the swimming pool.
41 25 16.4N 97 22 10.9W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/16/2012
           
(There is no dedication plaque on this statue's base.)

David City, Nebraska
In David City, on southeast corner of NE-15 (S 4th St) and Kansas St,
hiding in the trees between Kansas St and the entrance to Memorial Field.
41 14 43.2N 97 07 44.9W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/16/2012
        
(The dedication plaque is missing from this statue's base.)

Falls City, Nebraska
In Falls City, on northeast corner of E 17th St and Stone St, in front of Richardson County courthouse.
40 03 42.6N 95 36 10.2W
photos by Rick Harvey, 8/26/2012
              
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.

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America we re-dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty August 17, 1985. Project coordinators Roger Lampe and Linda Strecker. Site authorized
by Richardson County Board of Commissioners James R. Sefried, Gayle A. Swisegood, Gerald Bucher.

Fremont, Nebraska
In Fremont, in Masonic Park, one block east of US-77 on southwest corner of E 23rd St and N Main St.
41 27 05.0N 96 29 45.5W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/16/2012
           
(The dedication plaque is missing from the front of this statue's base, but there is a plaque on the back side of the base.)

In memory of Samuel I. Berek, 1907 - 1982. Veteran Scouter, Boy Scouts of America, civic leader of Fremont.
Lover of his country and flag and dedicated to the brotherhood of man. This pole and pedestal erected by
William D. Reese, Eagle Project 1982, Scout Troop 104. Sponsored by Pathfinder Cosmopoliton Club.

Gering, Nebraska
In Gering, in Carl Gray Park by the old train station and locomotive, on southeast corner of 10th St and U St.
41 49 48.1N 103 39 36.5W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/13/2013
           
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.

Grand Island, Nebraska
In Grand Island, in Pier Park, on east side of corner of Schuff St and S Pine St.
40 55 05.7N 98 20 15.4W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/16/2012
              
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.

Hastings, Nebraska
In Hastings, on east side of N Denver Ave loop, on northwest corner of W 12th St and N St Joseph Ave.
40 35 51.1N 98 23 17.5W
photos by Rick Harvey, 8/23/2012
        
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.

Lincoln, Nebraska
Statue was moved to Antelope Park. See photos, below.
In Lincoln, in Lincoln Children's Zoo park, on north side of Lincoln Parks & Recreation's parking lot,
on north side of A St between S 27th St and S 28th St.
40 47 59.9N 96 40 51.7W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/15/2012
                    
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.

Liberty Plaza. Dedicated October 28, 1986. City of Lincoln.
Mayor Roland A. Luedtke. City Council, Joseph R. Hampton, Margrethe Ahlschwede, Bill Danley.

The New Colossus
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightening, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me.
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
Emma Lazarus

Presented by Latvians of Nebraska, February 22, 1958.

Note: Emma Lazarus (7/22/1849 – 11/19/1887) was an American poet born in New York City. She is best known for
"The New Colossus", a sonnet written in 1883. Its lines appear inscribed on a bronze plaque in the pedestal of
the Statue of Liberty installed in 1903.

Lincoln, Nebraska
In Lincoln, in Antelope Park, in the Veterans Memorial Garden,
on the southwest side of Normal Blvd south of A St.
40°47'47.3"N 96°40'24.4"W === 40.796465N 96.673438W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/27/2021
        
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.

Norfolk, Nebraska
In Norfolk, on south side of Pasewalk Ave between S 6th St and S 5th St, across from Norfolk Junior High School.
42 01 33.6N 97 24 52.3W
photos by Beth Bishop, 5/7/2014
              
photo by Rick Harvey, 7/16/2014
  
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.

A second plaque reads: Presented to the youth of Norfolk by William F. Hall, Joyce C. Hall, Rollie B. Hall.

According to the sign in front of the statue's pedestal, $12,000 had been raised to restore the Little Sister of Liberty.

North Platte, Nebraska
In North Platte, on northeast corner of N Jeffers St and E 3rd St.
41 08 08.5N 100 45 48.0W
photos by Rick Harvey, 1/14/2012
           
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States,
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. The Crusade to Strengthen Liberty, 1951.

Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
In Scotts Bluff, in Pioneer Park, on southeast corner of 27th St and Broadway.
41 52 24.3N 103 39 44.3W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/13/2013
              
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.

Back to Statue of Liberty page
Back to Pass Bagger page

© 2011-22 Randy Bishop
Last modified: March 29, 2022