Scottsboro in Jackson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

We the People

United States Constitution

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 14, 2025

1. We the People Marker

Inscription. How was it drafted? Representatives from 13 colonies convened in May 1787 to create a new form of government in the newly independent United States of America. The outcome is our US Constitution, which created a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

When was it Ratified? The Constitution, with the first 10 amendments ( the Bill of Rights), was ratified on December 10, 1791.

Is it perfect? Although proven over 220 years to be the best form of government in the world, 27 amendments to date have been made to the original document. It's perfection; maybe our founders allowed for changes.

Why is the Constitution so Important? The Constitution guarantees our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness by placing the power of government in the hands of the citizens. This places the responsibility on YOU as a citizen to know the Constitution and use your power wisely to protect our rights!

Do you Know? The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land! Every law passed, and every law challenged must adhere to the Constitution.

Veteran Contributions: Every veteran has taken an oath "to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America." Many died or were wounded in wars to ensure our way of life is protected and preserved. (Marker Number M4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is December 10, 1791.

Location. 34° 39.17′ N, 86° 2.535′ W. Marker is in Scottsboro, Alabama, in Jackson County. It is on Heroes Drive west of Jefferson Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1616 Heroes Dr, Scottsboro AL 35768, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

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in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: United States Navy (here, next to this marker); United States Coast Guard (here, next to this marker); Mexican-American War (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); Warrant Officer (here, next to this marker); Why has America Gone to War? (here, next to this marker); United States Army (here, next to this marker); United States Marine Corps (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsboro.

Regarding We the People. M4 is one of the markers devoted to Military Service and other Military Information.

Also see . . . Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States is the supreme

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 14, 2025

2. We the People Marker

law of the United States of America.[3] It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution delineates the frame of the federal government. The Constitution's first three articles embody the doctrine of the separation of powers, in which the federal government is divided into three branches: the legislative, consisting of the bicameral Congress (Article I); the executive, consisting of the president and subordinate officers (Article II); and the judicial, consisting of the Supreme Court and other federal courts (Article III). Article IV, Article V, and Article VI embody concepts of federalism, describing the rights and responsibilities of state governments, the states in relationship to the federal government, and the shared process of constitutional amendment. Article VII establishes the procedure subsequently used by the 13 states to ratify it. The Constitution of the United States is the oldest and longest-standing written and codified national constitution in force in the world.[4][a] (Submitted on March 18, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 14, 2025

3. We the People Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.