Benton in Franklin County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 30, 2026

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 Boy Scouts of America.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 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° 59.488′ N, 88° 55.213′ W. Marker is in Benton, Illinois, in Franklin County. It is on South Main Street (Illinois Route 37) south of West Hudelson Street, on the left when traveling south. Statue is located in front of Benton Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 S Main St, Benton IL 62812, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Home of John & Mary Logan 1856-1861 (approx. ¼ mile away); The First Beatle In America (approx. 0.3 miles away); West Frankfort City Hall (approx. 6.4 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Served Our Country (approx. 10 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 10.1 miles away); Log Cabin (approx. 10.1 miles away); In Memory of All Veterans of All Wars (approx. 10.7 miles away); Ever Protect the Freedom for Which They Fought (approx. 10.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benton.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 30, 2026

2. Replica of the Statue of Liberty Marker

Located in front of Benton Public Library

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.