Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Charters of Freedom Time Capsule
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 9, 2026
1. The Charters of Freedom Time Capsule Marker
Constitution Day
September 17, 2087
To celebrate the
300th Anniversary adoption of
The United States Constitution
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list.
Location. 36° 8.852′ N, 81° 9.263′ 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 location is on the rear side of the replica U.S. Constitution Display next to Wilkesboro Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 W Main Street, Wilkesboro NC 28697, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Charters of Freedom (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 Time Capsule Marker
Part of the Charters of Freedom Display looking towards West Main Street. Wilkesboro Town Hall is on the right.
The time capsule is in a safe below the marker.
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. submitted on July 20, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
