Decorah in Winneshiek County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 9, 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

The Crusade to Strengthen Liberty
1951

Erected 1951 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 1951.

Location. 43° 18.187′ N, 91° 47.293′ W. Marker is in Decorah, Iowa, in Winneshiek County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and Court Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. The Statue of Liberty Replica is located near the northwest corner of the Winneshiek County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Main Street, Decorah IA 52101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Decorah, Northeast Iowa, & the Neutral Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); To Build, or Not To Build (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Biggest Day in the History of the County"

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Decorah: A Walk into the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Decorah: A Walk into the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Winnebago Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Decorah: A Walk into the Past (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Decorah: A Walk into the Past (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Decorah.

Also see . . .
1. Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. 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 November 11, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Boy Scouts of America Statue of Liberty Replicas (Facebook). (Submitted on November 11, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Architectural Credit Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 9, 2023

2. Architectural Credit Plaque

(mounted near front base of monument)
William A. Lockard
A.I.A.
Architect, Decorah, IA.

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

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 9, 2023

3. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 9, 2023

4. Statue of Liberty Monument

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 9, 2023

5. Statue of Liberty Monument

Looking southeast. Winneshiek County Courthouse in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 11, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.