Muscatine in Muscatine County, Iowa — 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 replica 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. In addition, it is included in the Statue of Liberty Replicas series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 41° 25.362′ N, 91° 2.693′ W. Marker is in Muscatine, Iowa, in Muscatine County. Marker is on East 3rd Street just east of Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker and statue are located directly in front of Muscatine City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Sycamore Street, Muscatine IA 52761, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Great River Road / Mark Twain Overlook (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Henry Harrison Reddick (approx. 11.6 miles away); Grandview Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 12.8 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.