Most people would probably assume if North Carolina has an icon of freedom, then it must be somewhere in the Capital City. That seems logical. But it’s not the case. Unless you’ve had the occasion to visit Wilmington’s City Hall, you probably don’t realize the Tar Heel State has its very own little Statue of Liberty hidden away in a small park. Take a look below and discover a little bit of history about little Lady Liberty.
Standing approximately 8 1/2 feet tall, this small replica of the actual Lady Liberty (standing at 305 feet tall) was placed here as a tribute from the Boy Scouts on their 40th anniversary in 1950.
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While the actual Statue of Liberty was built in France and shipped to the U.S. in crates, this little version was made right here in America in the city of Chicago.
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And while we all know it’s not polite to discuss a lady’s weight, we’ll whisper it to you here: this tiny Lady Liberty weighed 290 pounds when she was shipped — and cost a mere $350.
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If you want to visit North Carolina’s Lady Liberty she’s located at 102 N. Third St., Wilmington, NC 28401.
Google Maps [enhanced] North Carolina’s Statue of Liberty was one of 200 that were placed in locations throughout the U.S. in 1950. She’s the only one in North Carolina.
For some artsy and fun roadside attractions in North Carolina, check out this article.
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North Carolina’s Statue of Liberty was one of 200 that were placed in locations throughout the U.S. in 1950. She’s the only one in North Carolina.
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Address: 102 N. Third St., Wilmington, NC 28401
