East Village in Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 17, 2014

1. Replica of the Statue of Liberty Marker

Inscription. 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 the Arm of Liberty

Erected 1950 by Boy Scouts of America and Concerned Citizens.

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.

Location. 41° 35.529′ N, 93° 36.123′ W. Marker is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in East Village. Marker is on 12th Street south of Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is near the northeast corner of the Capitol grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines IA 50319, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Korean War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iowa Veterans Memorial

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Combat Wounded Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Of The Rebellion Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Reflection of Hope (approx. 0.2 miles away); S-36 Submarine Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Boyd Allison (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Des Moines.

Also see . . .
1. BSA Statue of Liberty Replicas. (Submitted on March 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Little Sisters of Liberty. (Submitted on March 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 17, 2014

2. Replica of the Statue of Liberty and Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 17, 2014

3. Replica of the Statue of Liberty and Marker

Capitol in background

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.