Independence in Montgomery County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011

1. Replica of the Statue of Liberty Marker

Inscription. [The original marker has been removed]

Dedicated Feb. 17, 1952
by
Boy Scouts of America

Rededication by
President Gerald R. Ford
in memory
Gary W. Moffatt
Coordinator
Independence Police
Reserve Unit
Assistant Coordinator
Roger Powell

Rededicated
Feb. 9, 1984

Erected 1952 by Boy Scouts of America.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #38 Gerald R. Ford, Jr., and the Statue of Liberty Replicas series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 17, 1996.

Location. 37° 13.633′ N, 95° 42.385′ W. Marker is in Independence, Kansas, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 75) and Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue. Monument is near the entrance to the Memorial Hall and Civic Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Independence KS 67301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Princess Cartwright's "Remington" (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Etchen Studebaker Sales & Service

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Stoddard - Thompson Memorial Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); A. C. Stich Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); F-100F Super Sabre (approx. 0.7 miles away); Kayo's Boys (approx. 0.8 miles away); United Spanish War Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . .
1. Statue of Liberty Replicas. (Submitted on November 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Little Sisters of Liberty. (Submitted on January 13, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011

2. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011

3. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 18, 2011

4. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.