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.)

Colorado Springs, Colorado
In Colorado Springs, at City Hall, on northeast corner of N Nevada Ave and E Kiowa St.
38 50 07.8N 104 49 16.3W
photos by Randy Bishop, 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 replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty, 1950.

Estes Park, Colorado
In Estes Park, on north side of Brodie Ave between Community Dr and Wapiti Dr, by front door of Estes Park Elementary School.
40 22 05.7N 105 29 52.5W
photos by Randy Bishop, 6/8/2012
              
photo taken by Randy Bishop in 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.

Fort Collins, Colorado
In Fort Collins, on southwest corner of City Park Dr and Sheldon Dr, in City Park near lake and swimming pool.
40 35 03.6N 105 06 12.1W
photos by Randy Bishop, 3/3/2012
        
The following organizations, Boy Scouts of America, Centennial Arc Welding, City of Fort Collins,
Elizabeth Woodworth, Fort Collins Round Table, Northern Colorado Art Facility, Nothern Colorado Council of Camp
Fire Inc, dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty. 1985.

Greeley, Colorado
In Greeley, on southwest corner of 9th St and 9th Ave, at Weld County Courthouse.
40 25 25.5N 104 41 34.3W
photos by Randy Bishop, 3/3/2012
           
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.

Gunnison, Colorado
The statue is located in Leslie J. Savage Library at Western Colorado University.
Park in the lot at N Adams St and Georgia Ave, then walk north to the library and enter on east side.
Statue is by the north wall of the main floor.
38 32 57.4N 106 55 05.4W
photos by Randy Bishop, 9/23/2012 and 9/20/2013
           
              
Framed certificate reads: Statue of Liberty. In 1949 the Boy Scouts of America started a non-profit project
to sell Statues of Liberty as part of their 40th anniversary celebration. Our statue was purchased and later donated
to the college by Leslie J. Savage, a Crawford, Colorado resident who was on WSC's Board of Trustees for 29 years.

The nearby portrait and display case are dedicated to the memory of Western State graduate Lt F. Scot Crismon
who died 12/30/1964 aboard the carrier USS Hancock in the South China Sea.
     

Johnstown, Colorado
In Johnstown, on southwest corner of Charlotte St and Jay Ave, in front of Letford Elementary School.
40 20 10.0N 104 55 09.8W
photos by Randy Bishop, 3/3/2012
        
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, 1952.

Kremmling, Colorado
In Kremmling city park on north side of US-40 (Park Ave) between 2nd and 3rd Streets.
40 03 33.0N 106 23 35.3W
photos by Randy Bishop, 6/3/2008 and 6/4/2012
              

     

photo taken by Randy Bishop in 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.
Dedicated to the pioneers and founders of Kremmling. 1904 - July 10 - 1954.

La Junta, Colorado
In La Junta's Blaine Park, on southwest corner of Colorado Ave. and 10th St.
37 58 42.4N 103 32 35.9W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/19/2009
        
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.

Longmont, Colorado
In Longmont, on northwest corner of Longs Peak Ave and Coffman St, in Roosevelt Park.
40 10 16.0N 105 06 14.4W
photos by Randy Bishop, 3/3/2012
                 
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. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty, 1950.

Loveland, Colorado
In Loveland, on northeast corner of W Eisenhower Blvd (US-34) and Lake Dr, on southeast edge of Lake Loveland.
40 24 25.8N 105 04 51.1W
photos by Randy Bishop, 3/3/2012
                 
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.

Dedicated 1950, Longs Peak Council, Boy Scouts of America, Loveland Cosmopolitan Club. Replaced 1985,
Loveland Board of Realtors, Art Castings of Colorado, Zethyl Gates - Project Historian. With grateful
appreciation for their contribution, to the Loveland Community - City of Loveland 1986.

An original BSA statue was located in Loveland, but when the city no longer wanted it, it was moved to
Ben Delatour Scout Camp near Red Feather Lakes. (See, below.)

Pueblo, Colorado
In Pueblo, in front of the Pueblo County Courthouse, on northwest corner of N Main St and W 10th St.
38 16 34.9N 104 36 34.0W
photos by Randy Bishop, 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 replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Libery, 1950.

Around the base of the statue there are also plaques honoring Medal of Honor recipients and veterans
of WWI, WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, and the War on Terror.

Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
East of Red Feather Lakes about 8 miles on CR-74E, then about 2.3 miles south on CR-68C at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch.
If visiting the Boy Scout Camp, be respectful and check in near the entrance.
40 44 14.5N 105 31 01.4W
photos by Randy Bishop, 8/17/2013
           
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. The Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Libery, 1951.

This statue originally was located in Loveland, but when the city no longer wanted it so it was moved
to Ben Delatour Scout Camp. In 1985-86 Loveland had a replacement statue cast, whose location is described above.

Sterling, Colorado
In Sterling, at Logan County Courthouse, on CO-14 (Main St.) between 3rd and 4th Streets.
40 37 26.6N 103 12 33.6W
photos by Randy Bishop, 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 copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Libery, 1950.

Trinidad, Colorado
In Trinidad, at Las Animas County Courthouse, on southeast corner of S. Maple St. and E. 1st St.
37 10 06.3N 104 30 13.1W
photos by Randy Bishop, 4/16/2009
        
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.

Walsh, Colorado
In Walsh, on southwest corner of US-160 (Santa Fe St) and N Nevada St in Jim's Park.
37 23 17.2N 102 16 51.0W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/4/2105
                 
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.

Ward, Colorado
North of Ward about 2.6 miles on CO-72, then southwest 0.3 miles at Camp Tahosa Boy Scout camp.
If visiting the Boy Scout Camp, be respectful and check in near the entrance.
40 06 19.5N 105 29 29.6W
photos by Randy Bishop, 8/9/2014
              
photos taken by Randy Bishop in 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 Libery, 1950.

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