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.)


Cheyenne, Wyoming
In Cheyenne's Lions Park near the intersection of Central Ave (US-85) and Kennedy Road. Across the street northeast from the swimming pool.
41 09 37.9N 104 49 55.5W
photos by Randy Bishop, 7/29/2012, finals day at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.
                    
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.

Statue of Liberty recast in bronze, Leland James Duck, Eagle Scout project, Troop 101, February 21, 2005.
(The original replica of the Statue of Liberty was in front of State Supreme Court building at 2301 Capitol Ave.)

  
Law & Liberty Plaza, 2008, Mayor Jack R. Spiker, Parks & Recreation Director Rick Parish, Contractor J-2
Contracting Co., City Council, Ward I, Judy Case, Pete Laybourn, Jimmy Valdez; Ward II, Patrick Collins,
Dr. Mark Rinne, Tom Segrave; Ward III, Jim Brown, Georgia Adams Broyles, Don Pierson.

City of Cheyenne, Cornerstones of Law and Liberty, Rules of Law, Our Charter, and Our Constitution.
The Governing Body of the City of Cheyenne dedicates this display to remind us of our heritage and to
empower us to fight for our liberty and freedom. Without knowledge of our past, we cannot protect our future.
As Thomas Jefferson said in 1816, "If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization,
it expects what never was and never will be."
It is the intent of the Governing Body to recognize our cultural past and historical journey. This display
represents the foundation of American society and law. The statements contained in this display are historical
documents and are not an endorsement by this municipality of any religious beliefs in any way.
We respect the good intentions of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in presenting the Ten Commandments monument
to our residents in 1970 and we are mindful that this 21st Century brings a new diversity of citizens. We
must necessarily strive to make our government sensitive to the values of Americans with diverse views,
whether religious, political or otherwise.
The Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence are excerpts from the original historic documents.
Grammer and spelling for all monuments reflects the wording of the original versions.

                      
The Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta, Ten Commandments

                      
Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Preamble to the Constitution


Rawlins, Wyoming
In Rawlins on southeast corner of W Spruce St and 5th St on the grounds of the Carbon County Courthouse.
41 47 25.3N 107 14 27.4W
photos by Randy Bishop, 7/1/2014
        
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.


Torrington, Wyoming
In Torrington on the northeast corner of E A St and E 21st Ave on the grounds of the Goshen County Courthouse.
42 03 54.8N 104 10 57.8W
photos by Randy Bishop, 7/13/2015
           
           
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.

Dedicated Nov. 11, 1950. Constructed by William Dean. Rocks donated by the Rex Young Society of Rock Hounds.


non-BSA Libertys

Wheatland, Wyoming
In Wheatland on northeast corner of 9th St (WY-320) and Maple St on the grounds of the Platte County Courthouse.
42 03 19.9N 104 57 10.9W
photos by Randy Bishop, 7/1/2014
           
This monument is dedicated to the men and women of Platte County who served in the United States
Armed Forces in World War II.

Monument restoration sponsored by WTK Women's Club assisted by the citizens of Platte County.
Re-dedicated November 11, 1966. Original monument dedicated November 7, 1943.

(Note, the differences in this Statue of Liberty's torch, crown and face and the 1943 date show that it
is not one of the statues supplied by the Boy Scouts in 1950-51.)


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