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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Butler, Missouri
In Butler, in front of Butler Grade School on the southwest corner of W Ohio St and N Hight St.
38.25878N 94.34053W

Photo taken in 2015 by Larry Allen (#67) while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Concordia, Missouri
In Concordia, in Central Park on the southeast corner of SW 6th St and S Main St.
38.98285N 93.56857W

Photo taken in 2015 by Matt Foreman (#41) while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Jefferson City, Missouri
In Jefferson City, across W Capitol Ave from the southeast corner of the Missouri State Capitol Building.
(On the north corner of W High St and Jefferson St on the northwest side of the Modot Central Office.)
38.57822N 92.17231W

Photo taken spring 2015 by Matt Foreman (#41) and Dee Rhoton (#136) while riding in the Tour of Honor.
  

Lamar, Missouri
In Lamar, on the grounds of the Barton County Courthouse, on the northwest corner of 11st St W and Broadway St.
37.49454N 94.27635W

Photo taken in 2015 by Larry Allen (#67) while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Lexington, Missouri
In Lexington, in front of the Lafayette County Courthouse, on the southeast corner of Main St and S 10th St.
39.18536N 93.88306W

Photos taken in 2015 by Matt Foreman (#41) and John Hein (#417) while riding in the Tour of Honor.
  

Sedalia, Missouri
In Sedalia, in front of the Pettis County Courthouse, on the southeast corner of W 4th St and S Ohio Ave.
38.7076N 93.228W

Photo taken in 2015 by Matt Foreman (#41) while riding in the Tour of Honor.

St. Joseph, Missouri
In St. Joseph, in Smith Park, on the south side of Francis St between S 10th St (Business I-29) and S 12th St.
39.76718N 94.84668W

Photo taken in 2015 by Matt Foreman (#41) while riding in the Tour of Honor.

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Last modified: June 23, 2015