Did You Know? There's a Mini Statue of Liberty Hidden outside New

Many New Yorkers might be surprised to learn that there's another Statue of Liberty just a short drive from the state border... and it's hiding in one of the most unexpected places.

The most famous icon of New York State must be the Statue of Liberty. While the New York City skyline and Niagara Falls join Lady Liberty on our state license plates (which are hiding an interesting secret, by the way), the iconic statue in the New York harbor is in a league of her own. But what about her sister?

There's a replica of New York's Statue of Liberty hiding in a nearby river (PennLive.com via YouTube)

The Amazing Story Behind the Replica Statue of Liberty

For nearly 40 years, a replica of the Statue of Liberty has been watching over New York's neighbor to the west. Surprisingly, this creation wasn't installed in an official capacity, but rather in a covert nighttime mission by residents who were looking to create a local legend.

Replica Statue of Liberty in the Susquehanna River in Dauphin, PA

The impressive statue was the conceived by Gene Stilp, and was originally built in the middle of the Susquehanna River in Dauphin, Pennsylvania (below). When the first version was removed after several years due to damage, a permanent edition weighing four tons was built again in the late 1990s.

Replica Statue of Liberty Visible from Highway 22 in Dauphin, PA

While the statue is visible from the nearby highway, a closer view by boat (or drone) shows exactly how impressive the statue really is. Although some residents argued that there was no additive value of the statue in an already-beautiful location, it has nonetheless become a local legend.

This replica Statue of Liberty in Harrisburg, PA has become a local legend (Google/PennLive.com via YouTube)

New York might have a little more name recognition than its neighboring state, there are a few must-see wonders in Pennsylvania (learn about the stunning "Bridge to Nowhere" here). Check out more road trip destinations below.

25 "Must See" Places On Your Next Upstate New York Road Trip. Very Cool!

Everybody loves a piece of trivia. A bit of unusual history. A fun factoid. Well, there are volumes of these in Upstate New York and we will visit many of them in the near future.

This is a list of 25 historic sites, roadside oddities, and amazing places that you will not want to miss on your next Upstate New York road trip. I mean, the only place you can actually drive under the Erie Canal? Really? Yes,. And if you feel like you are being watched as you drive along Rt. 28 in the Catskills, well, you are being watched. And what about a grave high up in the Adirondacks where one of the most famous American pop singers who was born in the south is buried. You want more? How about an authentic Egyptian mummy on display? We have it. What about the most famous "little red caboose" in America? Yup, in a Central New York college city. And how about the world's largest chair? Sounds weird doesn't it? But we have it representing a city that once was the second largest furniture making city in America.

All of these and so much more. This is a fun list!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio