Torrington in Goshen County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 30, 2022

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
1950
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Dedicated Nov, 11, 1950
Constructed by William Dean
Rocks donated by
The Rex Young Society
of Rock Houds

Erected 1950 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 Statue of Liberty Replicas series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 42° 3.913′ N, 104° 10.963′ W. Marker is in Torrington, Wyoming, in Goshen County. Marker is at the intersection of East 21st Avenue and East A Street, on the right when traveling west on East 21st Avenue. Marker and Lady Liberty statue replica are located near the southwest corner of the Goshen County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2125 East A Street, Torrington WY 82240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies. CPL. Travis Snow Memorial Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ben Trout Homestead Shack (approx. 1.2 miles away); Oregon Trail (approx. 1.2 miles away); Empire, Wyoming: African American Community Building in the West (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Oregon Trail (approx. 1.7 miles away); Cold Springs (approx. 1.7 miles away); Stuart’s 1812-13 Astorian Party Campsite (approx. 4.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Oregon Trail (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Torrington.

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 August 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Boy Scouts of America Statue of Liberty Replicas Facebook Site. (Submitted on August 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

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

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 30, 2022

2. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

(looking northeast • Goshen County Courthouse in background)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 30, 2022

3. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.