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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Cleveland, Ohio
Photo taken in 2015 by Phil Astribrny (#235) while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Ironton, Ohio
In Ironton, on grounds of Lawrence County Courthouse, on east corner of Center St and S 4th St.
38.53605N 82.684W
Photo taken in 2015 by Mark Scott (#22) while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Toledo, Ohio
In Toledo, northeast of the interchange of I-475 and US-23 north,
on the north side of W Sylvania Ave between N Holland Rd and Corey Rd,
at the entrance to the Boy Scouts' Camp Miakonda.
41.69139N 83.67834W
Photos taken in 2015 by Phil Astribrny (#235) while riding in the Tour of Honor.
Other image from Google Maps.
     

Non-BSA Libertys

Near Coolville, Ohio
About 6 miles southwest of Coolville, on south corner of OH-7 and CR-468E (Garton Ln).
39.19194N 81.83334W (Gary, thanks for the coordinates.)
Photo taken in 2015 by Gary Rosen (#219) while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Leavittsburg, Ohio
In Leavittsburg, in front of Liberty Tax Service at west edge of town, on the south side of OH-82/OH-5, next to a BP gas station.
41.22894N 80.90769W
Photo taken in 2015 by Jim Clement (#9) while riding in the Tour of Honor.

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