Trinidad in Las Animas County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2025

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. 37° 10.103′ N, 104° 30.216′ W. Marker is in Trinidad, Colorado, in Las Animas County. It is at the intersection of East First Street and South Maple Street, on the left when traveling west on East First Street. Located at the northwest corner of the Las Animas County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 East First Street, Trinidad CO 81082, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mountain West,

on the Great

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Plains,

on the Southern Plains,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Wootton Veterans' Memorial Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Stage Stop (about 300 feet away); Trinidad History Museum Complex (about 500 feet away); Cathay Williams (about 600 feet away); The Aultman Studio (about 600 feet away); A Capital of Open Range Ranching (about 600 feet away); Women & Children's March, 1914 (about 600 feet away); The Santa Fe Trail (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trinidad.

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

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
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2025

2. Statue of Liberty Replica & Markers
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 2, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Boy Scouts of America Statue of Liberty Replicas (Facebook). (Submitted on August 2, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

The Scout Law image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2025

3. The Scout Law

Trustworthy • Loyal • Helpful • Friendly • Courteous • Kind • Obedient • Cheerful • Thrifty • Brave • Clean • Reverent

Statue & Pedestal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2025

4. Statue & Pedestal

Statue of Liberty Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2025

5. Statue of Liberty Replica

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

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2025

6. Replica of the Statue of Liberty

At the northwest corner of the Las Animas County Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 2, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.