Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

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: Charity & Public Work • 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. 34° 14.213′ N, 77° 56.757′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and Princess Street, on the right when traveling north on North 3rd Street. Marker and Statue of Liberty replica are located near the southwest corner of the Wilmington City Hall building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 North 3rd Street, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freedom Flame (here, next to this marker); Wilmington & New Hanover County War Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Colonel James Innes (a few steps from this marker); President William H. Taft (a few steps from this marker); Thalian Hall (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (a few steps from this marker); StarNews Media Time Capsule (a few steps from this marker); Wilmington City Hall (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

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 May 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Boy Scouts of America Statue of Liberty Replicas Facebook Site. (Submitted on May 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

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

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

2. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

3. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

(looking northeast from North 3rd & Princess intersection • Wilmington City Hall in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.