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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Non-BSA Libertys
Rapid City, South Dakota
Photo taken in 2015 by Darren Thomas while riding in the Tour of Honor.
Souix Falls, South Dakota
In Souix Falls, in McKennan Park on the east corner of E 23rd St and S 2nd Ave.
See waymarking.com for history.
43.53206N 96.72307W
Photo taken in 2015 by Mike Myren while riding in the Tour of Honor.
