East Village in Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Replica of the Statue of Liberty

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 17, 2014

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

Erected 1950 by Boy Scouts of America and Concerned Citizens.

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.

Location. 41° 35.529′ N, 93° 36.123′ W. Marker is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in East Village. It is on 12th Street south of Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is near the northeast corner of the Capitol grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines IA 50319, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Iowa Women of World War I Memorial (about 500

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feet away); Korean War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iowa Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grand Army of the Republic Sundial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Combat Wounded Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); War of the Rebellion Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Reflection of Hope (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Des Moines.

Also see . . . Little Sisters of Liberty. (Submitted on March 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

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

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 17, 2014

2. Replica of the Statue of Liberty and Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 17, 2014

3. Replica of the Statue of Liberty and Marker

Capitol in background

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.