A Historic Tribute situated at the Highest Elevation in America
Tonopah, Nevada, is home to one of the most unique and meaningful tributes to American history — the Charters of Freedom. This installation proudly holds the record as the highest elevation setting of the Charters of Freedom in the United States.
It’s also the 55th location nationwide and the second in Nevada, part of a growing movement to bring replicas of our nation’s founding documents to communities across the country.
Built to Last
The Tonopah Charters of Freedom display is more than just symbolic — it’s a feat of craftsmanship and engineering. The foundation reaches 3 to 3½ feet below the surface, reinforced with steel rebar and poured concrete for maximum stability. The central structure alone weighs over 38,000 pounds.
Life-Size Documents of Freedom
The Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Each document is etched into ¼-inch bronze, with each piece weighing more than 60 pounds. The Declaration of Independence stands out slightly larger than the others, just as it did when first signed in 1776.
Symbolism in Every Detail
The eagle on the front seal represents the Declaration of Independence — strong, bold, and defiant.
The seven stars above the eagle symbolize the seven articles of the Constitution.
The ten stars below stand for the first ten amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights
A Time Capsule for the Future
Behind the centerpiece lies a vault and time capsule, sealed and waiting to be opened on September 17, 2087 — the 300th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. It’s a promise to future generations that the principles of liberty, justice, and democracy will continue to be honored and remembered.
Visit Tonopah’s Charters of Freedom
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a patriotic traveler, or simply passing through, the Charters of Freedom in Tonopah offers a powerful, tangible connection to the foundation of the United States. Come experience it for yourself — and stand where history meets the high desert!
If you would Like to order a personalized brick,
go the the Charters of Freedom Foundation website at:
Charters of Freedom Dedication Ceremony
Tonopah, Nevada – September 17, 2023
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140 S Main Street, Tonopah, NV 89049
(775) 482-6336
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