Little Sister of Liberty at Las Animas County Courthouse - Trinidad, CO
N 37° 10.106 W 104° 30.221
13S E 544063 N 4113673
Dedicated by the Boy Scouts of America in 1950, this symbol of freedom stands guard at the Las Animas County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WMF0GY
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2012
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This replica is one of approximately 200 statues in 39 states dedicated by the Boy Scouts to mark their 40th anniversary. The project was originated by Kansas City businessman and scout leader Jack P. Whitaker. Local scout troops purchased the statues for about $350 and donated them to the community.
This statue sits on a white pedestal with the dedication plaque (see below) and an inscription of the Scout Law. It is constructed from sheet copper covering a wooden frame and stands more than eight feet tall (without the pedestal), weighing in at nearly 300 pounds.
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
Sources: The Way It Was: As the Cold War Loomed Large... by Marti Attoun & Troop 101, Cheyenne, WY