Troy in Doniphan County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Replica of the Statue of Liberty
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
Rededicated on the 4th of July, 2005
to honor the Doniphan County,
Kansas veterans and their families
for their selfless service in the
defense of freedom, liberty and
the people of this grateful nation.
Erected 1950.
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 date for this entry is July 4, 2005.
Location. 39° 47.157′ N, 95° 5.368′ W. Marker is in Troy, Kansas, in Doniphan County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Memorial is on the southwest grounds of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East Chestnut Street, Troy KS 66087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, 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 Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Melvin L. Schmidt, J.D. (a few steps from this marker); Doniphan County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); "Tall Oak" (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter C. Worman and George Larson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away); The Nelson Rogers House (about 400 feet away); Abraham Lincoln's Visit (approx. 0.4 miles away); Troy's Early Days (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.
Also see . . . Little Sisters of Liberty. Scouting Magazine website entry (Submitted on May 9, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,117 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.


