South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Replica of the Statue of Liberty
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 copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of Fidelity and Loyalty
The Crusade To Strengthen Liberty
1951
Erected 1951 by St. Joseph County Boy Scouts.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Statue of Liberty Replicas series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 41° 40.548′ N, 86° 15.131′ W. Marker is in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It is on South Main Street south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. Located at the East entrance (South Main Street) of the St. Joseph County Courthouse in South Bend. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Main Street, South Bend IN 46601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: We Shall Overcome (within shouting distance of this marker); 10 Inch Shell (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph County Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Chester and Elizabeth Allen (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln & Dixie Highways (about 500 feet away); Lincoln Highway (about 500 feet away); First Post Office of South Bend (about 500 feet away); 112 S. Michigan St. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Bend.
Also see . . . Little Sisters of Liberty. Scouting Magazine website entry (Submitted on May 12, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,565 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 25, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.




