Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Charters of Freedom
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 13, 2022
1. The Charters of Freedom Marker
The original Charters of Freedom are on display in The Rotunda at the National Archives in Washington D.C.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted July 4 1776.
The United States Constitution was adopted September 17, 1787, and went into effect March 4, 1789.
The Bill of Rights was proposed September 25, 1789, as 12 Amendments; ten were ratified December 15, 1789. The remaining two were not ratified but appear on the original document. These first Ten Amendments ratified are our Bill of Rights.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 40° 29.202′ N, 86° 7.888′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and West Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. The marker stands on the Howard County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North Main Street, Kokomo IN 46901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Grand Army of the Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana Women's Legacy Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard County Courthouse (within shouting
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Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 13, 2022
2. The Charters of Freedom and Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 13, 2023
3. The Charters of Freedom Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 13, 2022
4. The Bill of Rights Display
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 13, 2022
5. The Charters of Freedom Display
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on July 3, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3. submitted on August 13, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 4, 5. submitted on June 23, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
