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.)

Blackwell, Oklahoma
In Blackwell, on east side of US-177 (S Main St) between E Ikerd Ave and E Coolidge Ave in front of the Memorial Park Swimming Pool.
36 47 26.6N 97 16 58.6W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/2/2015
           
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.

Chickasha, Oklahoma
In Chickasha, in Shannon Springs Park, a little southeast of W Montana Ave and S 12th St.
Is part of the Grady County Veterans Memorial.
35 01 29.3N 97 56 50.4W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/3/2015
           
There is not a Boy Scout plaque on the base of this statue.
The base is incribed with: Grady County Veterans Memorial. Dedicated to all service members
who served our country with dedication, loyalty and honor.

Edmund, Oklahoma
In Edmund, in median on north side of US-77 (E 2nd St) and S Boulevard St.
35 39 11.2N 97 28 41.5W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/3/2015
                 
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. 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen Liberty, 1950.

Enid, Oklahoma
In Enid, on northwest corner of W Broadway Ave and N Grand Ave, on the grounds of the Garfield County Courthouse.
36 23 48.8N 97 52 43.2W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/21/2016
              
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.

Great Salt Plains Council B.S.A. Robert H. Pellow - President, J.B. Martin - Scout Executive,
Dr. L. N. McCash - Past Pres. & Donor.

Photos taken in the courthouse basement by Tour of Honor riders Eric Marshall in 2015, and Kenneth Andrews (#100) in 2016.
  

photo by Google Maps Street View, Apr 2021

Lindsay, Oklahoma
In Lindsay, on north side of OK-19/OK-76 (W Cherokee St) and S Main St.
Is part of the Lindsay Veterans Memorial.
34 50 13.3N 97 36 10.0W
photos by Randy Bishop, 5/3/2015
              
There is not a Boy Scout plaque on the statue's base.
Other plaques read:
Dedicated in memory of Betty Ann Harrison by the people of Lindsay and Lindsay Chamber of Commerce, 1990
And: Remodeled by Chamber of Commerce, March 2004

Miami, Oklahoma
In Miami, on the west side (front) of the new Ottawa County Courthouse, on A St NE between E Central Ave and 1st Ave SE.
36 52 27.5N 94 52 33.0W
photo by Google Maps Street View, Jun 2019

Muskogee, Oklahoma
In Muskogee, in Spaulding Park on the south side of Park Dr, near the corner of E Okmulgee St and S K St.
35 44 30.0N 95 21 34.2W
photo by Google Maps Street View, Jun 2019

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
In Oklahoma City, in plaza on northeast corner of Park Ave and N Hudson Ave.
35 28 09.1N 97 31 09.3W
photos by Randy Bishop, Sunday 5/3/2015 about 7:45 AM. (It would be difficult to park close by at other times.)
           
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.

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
In Tahlequah, on the grounds of the Cherokee National History Museum, on the northeast corner of S Muskogee Ave and E Keetoowah St.
35 54 44.9N 94 58 16.2W
photo by Google Maps Street View, May 2018

Tulsa, Oklahoma
In Tulsa, on southeast corner of S Harvard Ave and E 17th St, on the grounds of Lanier Elementary School.
36 08 12.3N 95 56 24.7W
photo by Google Maps Street View, Jan 2022

Wewoka, Oklahoma
In Wewoka, in front of the Seminole County Courthouse, on the east side of S Wewoka Ave between E 1st St and E 2nd St.
35 09 29.3N 96 29 28.4W
photo by Google Maps Street View, Jul 2016

Wright City, Oklahoma
Statue has been moved from Paris, Texas, northeast 67 miles to Camp Dierks Boy Scout Camp's ceremonial flag circle. Dedicated 10/5/2007.
See North Texas e-News.
15 miles northeast of Wright City, Oklahoma, via Old Oklahoma 98 (N555), D4530, and E1925.
34 13 05.4N 94 55 17.2W
Photos from internet. Map and photo from Google Maps.
        

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