Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Replica of the Statue of Liberty
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
In celebration of the freedom we enjoy as citizens of these United States, and in recognition of the history of our community this restored copy of the Statue of Liberty is re-dedicated as a gift to the people by the Mayor and City Council and the Beautification Commission of the City of Independence
June 21, 2008
Erected 1950 by Boy Scouts of America and City of Independence.
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 Statue of Liberty Replicas series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1958.
Location. 39° 3.337′ N, 94° 23.433′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of Lee's Summit Road and Kiger Road, on the right when traveling south on Lee's Summit Road. Marker is at the Midwest Genealogy Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3440 South Lee's Summit Road, Independence MO 64055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anxiety 4th (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hughes House (approx. 2.4 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Woodlawn Cemetery Confederate Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Bess Truman Birthplace (approx. 2˝ miles away); Bryant House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Lewis-Bingham-Waggoner Estate (approx. 2.6 miles away); Kritser House (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
Also see . . .
1. Statue of Liberty Replicas. (Submitted on September 8, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Little Sisters of Liberty. (Submitted on September 8, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 8, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.