Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Charters of Freedom
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 9, 2026
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, ratified in 1788, and went into effect March 4, 1789.
The Bill of Rights was proposed September 25, 1789, as 12 amendments; ten were ratified December 15, 1791. 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 • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 36° 8.855′ N, 81° 9.264′ W. Marker is in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes County. It is on West Main Street (North Carolina Route 18) east of Woodland Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the side of the far left display. The entire display is at Wilkesboro Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 W Main St, Wilkesboro NC 28697, United States of
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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: The Charters of Freedom Time Capsule (here, next to this marker); Former Federal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkes County Frescoes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wilkesboro Quilt Block Sundial (about 300 feet away); Former Wilkesboro Elementary School (about 400 feet away); Gray Brothers Furniture Company (about 400 feet away); Prevette-Lenderman House (about 500 feet away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilkesboro.
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 9, 2026
2. The Charters of Freedom Marker and full display
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 9, 2026
3. The Charters of Freedom Marker - replica display of the Declaration of Independence
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 9, 2026
4. The Charters of Freedom Marker - replica display of the U.S. Constitution
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 9, 2026
5. The Charters of Freedom Marker - replica display of the Bill of Rights
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 9, 2026
6. The Charters of Freedom Marker - replica display of the Civil Rights Amendments
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 20, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
