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.)

Austin, Texas
In Austin, southeast of W 14th St and Colorado St, on the grounds of the State Capitol Building.
Near the Korean War Veterans Memorial, World War I Monument, Texas World War II Memorial, and Pearl Habor Monument.
30.27602N 97.74064W
Photo taken in 2016 by Larry Allen while riding in the Tour of Honor.
  

Big Spring, Texas
In Big Spring, on the south corner of E 3rd St (I-20 Business) and Nolan St, in front of the Big Spring Municipal Courthouse.
32.25358N 101.47357W
Photo taken in 2015 by Matt Hogan while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Dallas, Texas
In Dallas, at Fair Park on the south side of Admiral Nimitz Cir between Grand Ave and Keating Dr, on the north side of The Hall of State.
32.78147N 96.76116W
Photo taken in 2015 by Eric Marshall while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Midland, Texas
In Midland, the base in on the north side of W Wall St between N Main St and N Colorado St in front of the Midland County Courthouse.
The statue is in storage during Courthouse construction.
31.99768N 102.07622W
Photo taken in 2015 by Matt Hogan while riding in the Tour of Honor.
Second photo from Google Maps Street View.
  

Paris, Texas (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.
15 miles northeast of Wright City, Oklahoma, via Old Oklahoma 98 (N555), D4530, and E1925.
See North Texas e-News.
34.218153N 94.921431W
Photos from internet. Map and photo from Google Maps.
        

Port Arthur, Texas
In Port Arthur, on the southeast corner of Stilwell Blvd and Proctor St on the grounds of Lamar State College, in front of the Gates Library.
29.87904N 93.92754W
Photos taken in 2015 by Brandon Daniels (#208) and Ed Rodriguez (#402) while riding in the Tour of Honor.
     


non-BSA Libertys

Forney, Texas
Photo taken in 2015 by Van Huddy while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Frisco, Texas
Photo taken in 2015 by Eric Marshall while riding in the Tour of Honor.

Kingsland, Texas
Photo taken in 2015 by Richard Botts while riding in the Tour of Honor.

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