The Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution and Bill of Rights are coming to Elmore County thanks to the efforts of Boy Scout Rhett Pinkston and the Elmore County Commission working with Foundation Forward Inc.
Known as the Charters of Freedom, the documents that founded America will be permanently be installed on the grounds of the Elmore County Courthouse.
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