Mackinac Island in Mackinac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lady Liberty on the Island

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 1, 2025

1. Lady Liberty on the Island Marker

Inscription. Mackinac Island's replica Statue of Liberty is one of 200 donated by the Boy Scouts of America between 1949-1952. The organization celebrated its 40th anniversary in 1950 with the theme, "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty", a vigorous two-year crusade to celebrate America's tradition of liberty and freedom.

Erected 2015 by Michigan Department of Natural Resources, American Legion, and Michigan State Waterways Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 45° 51.033′ N, 84° 36.93′ W. Marker is on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in Mackinac County. It is on Lake Shore Drive east of Fort Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is alongside of Mackinac Island State Harbor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6927-6999 Lake Shore Drive, Mackinac Island MI 49757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

and on the Straits of Mackinac.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

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the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saving Lady Liberty (here, next to this marker); The Indian Agency / Treaty of Washington of 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); Island House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marquette (about 400 feet away); The Indian Dormitory (about 400 feet away); Fort Mackinac (about 500 feet away); American Fur Company Store (about 600 feet away); The 1780 British Water Well (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinac Island.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Indian Dormitory / Henry R. Schoolcraft (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Lady Liberty on the Island Marker — left image image. Click for full size.

2. Lady Liberty on the Island Marker — left image

World War II had recently ended, and the country was entering into the Cold War with the Soviet Union. "Whether the future is to be one of freedom or despotism depends chiefly on how our young people develop," warned BSA president Amory Houghton, announcing the new program.

Lady Liberty on the Island Marker — right image image. Click for full size.

3. Lady Liberty on the Island Marker — right image

The statue that watches over the harbor on Mackinac Island is the only replica donated to the state of Michigan. The Scenic Trails Council dedicated it May 28, 1950 as a gift to the state.
Dedication photo from Omaha, NE 1950

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 1, 2025

4. Lady Liberty on the Island Marker

This marker is the one on the left.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 1, 2025

5. Lady Liberty on the Island Marker

An identical marker is in front of the statue.

Lady Liberty on the Island Marker — plaque on front of the base image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 1, 2025

6. Lady Liberty on the Island Marker — plaque on front of the base

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

Lady Liberty on the Island Marker — plaque on the back of the base image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 1, 2025

7. Lady Liberty on the Island Marker — plaque on the back of the base

The restoration of this renowned symbol of independence and self-determination was made possible through the sponsorship of the
Chapman-St. Onge-Dankowski Post 299
The American Legion
Mackinac Island

Our thanks to the citizens of the United States of America for their generosity in funding this project.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.