Tahlequah in Cherokee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024

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

Erected 1950 by The 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. 35° 54.748′ N, 94° 58.27′ W. Marker is in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in Cherokee County. It is at the intersection of South Muskogee Avenue (Business U.S. 62) and East Keetoowah Street, on the left when traveling south on South Muskogee Avenue. The marker is located near the southwest corner of the Cherokee National Capitol Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Muskogee Avenue, Tahlequah OK 74464, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Cherokee

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Nation

and in Northeast Oklahoma — Green Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Ozarks,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Tahlequah (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee National Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee Advocate (within shouting distance of this marker); John Ross ᎫᏫᏍᎫᏫ (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge John Martin, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brian Stapler (within shouting distance of this marker); First Telephone in Oklahoma (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tahlequah.

Also see . . . Strengthen the Arm of Liberty (Wikipedia).

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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024

2. Replica of the Statue 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 October 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

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

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024

3. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

The marker is mounted on the pedestal supporting Lady Liberty.

Replica of the Statue of Liberty (<i>additional marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024

4. Replica of the Statue of Liberty (additional marker)

Donated to the City of Tahlequah
by
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Thompson
Field Executive of Boys Scouts
of America
William D Kaufman July, 1950

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024

5. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Looking northeast; the Cherokee National Capitol Museum is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.