What is the history of the Statue of Liberty in Izon?

A unique Statue of Liberty replica was donated to Izon in 1926 by Rey Jeanton, a local who became wealthy in California. It was destroyed during World War II and is now being rebuilt.

How is Izon funding the reconstruction of its Statue of Liberty?

Izon has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the necessary funds for reinstalling its Statue of Liberty replica, aiming for €100,000.

When will Izon's Statue of Liberty replica be inaugurated?

The rebuilt statue is scheduled for inauguration on July 14, 2026, marking 100 years since its original donation.

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French Town Rebuilds Unique Statue of Liberty Replica

19 Apr

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A unique Statue of Liberty replica was gifted to Izon in 1926.
The original statue, destroyed in WWII, differed from the iconic New York version.
Izon is crowdfunding to reinstall its 100-year-old donated statue.

French Town Rebuilds Unique Statue of Liberty Replica

The French town of Izon is embarking on a project to restore its civic pride by rebuilding a unique Statue of Liberty replica. This statue was initially donated to the town in 1926 by Rey Jeanton, a local man who had made his fortune in California before returning to Izon to retire.

The original statue, which stood for over a decade, was destroyed during World War II and subsequently forgotten. The idea to rebuild it resurfaced when former town councillor Virginie Vidorreta discovered old postcards featuring the statue. Investigations revealed it was not a direct replica of the iconic New York statue.