Waverly in Bremer County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021

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 copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty

40th Anniversary Crusade to
Strengthen the Arm of Liberty
1950

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 National Register of Historic Places, and the Statue of Liberty Replicas series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 42° 43.574′ N, 92° 27.907′ W. Marker is in Waverly, Iowa, in Bremer County. Marker is on East Bremer Avenue (Iowa Route 3) just west of 5th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west. The marker and statue are located directly in front of the Bremer County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 East Bremer Avenue, Waverly IA 50677, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bremer County Korean & Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Bremer County World War Memorial (here,

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next to this marker); Bremer County Civil War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Bremer County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); The Bremer Avenue Bridge over the Cedar River (approx. 0.3 miles away); Waverly Cedar River Dam (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Waverly Cedar River Dam (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Waverly Cedar River Dam (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waverly.

Regarding Replica of the Statue of Liberty. Contributing Resource, Bremer County Courthouse, National Register of Historic Places #03000821.

From the National Register Nomination:
A replica model of the Statue of Liberty is located south of the flagpole and front entrance. It has a copper finish and was installed in 1950 upon the 40th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The 8-foot 4-inch statue is set on a concrete pedestal for a total height of approximately 13 feet. Other statues were erected in 1950-1951 throughout the United States and its territories as part of a patriotic campaign. Newspaper
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021

2. Replica of the Statue of Liberty Marker
(Bremer County Courthouse in background)
accounts elsewhere around the country describe the replicas as being constructed of stamped sheet copper in 47 different pieces and then brazed together.

Also see . . .
1. Strengthen the Arm of Liberty (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

Strengthen the Arm of Liberty was the Boy Scouts of America's theme for the organization's fortieth anniversary celebration in 1950. The campaign was inaugurated in February with a dramatic ceremony held at the base of the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World). Approximately 200 BSA Statue of Liberty replicas were installed across the United States.

(Submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. BSA Statue of Liberty Replicas Facebook Site. (Submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

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

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021

3. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.