The Historical Marker Database
WEBWelcome to the Historical Marker Database. Public history cast in metal, carved on stone, or embedded in resin. Marker of the Week. Thai-Burma Railway Starting Station Nong Kop, Ratchaburi, Thailand.
Historical Markers | Texas Historical Commission
WEBThe guide presents a refocusing of national and state honored Hispanic Texas history in Texas through a detailed mapping of National Historic Landmarks, National Register of Historic Places, Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks, Texas Historical Subject Markers, and Historic Texas Cemeteries.
Why Historical Markers Matter - Smithsonian
WEBSep 7, 2023 · Why do we put them up? And, in an age when so much information is available on our cellphones, why should anyone care about them? To fully grasp the nature of historical marker programs, you...
Texas Facts and Figures - The Historical Marker Database
WEB5 days ago · There are at least 14,601 historical markers in Texas, by our count. We have cataloged 14,568 historical markers and 681 war memorials—each individually presented on 15,101 illustrated, annotated, and searchable pages of the Historical Marker Database.
Historical Marker Search
WEBWe are building the largest online collection of historical markers, along with other markers that represent significant events, people, places, and more, but we can't do it without your help. Become a member and you'll be able to add historical markers, post comments, save favorites, check in, and more.
Explore Georgia Historical Markers
WEBExplore 2,200+ historical markers erected and maintained by GHS across the state. A new way to explore Georgia's historical markers! Locate and learn about markers on a map or browse and search for markers and filter results by region, time period, and topic.
Historical markers in America: the good, the bad and the quirky
WEBApr 22, 2024 · More than 180,000 historical markers dot the U.S. in a fractured and confused telling of America — where offensive lies live with impunity, history is distorted and errors are both strange and...
When It Comes to Historical Markers, Every Word Matters
WEBJul 6, 2017 · Historical markers are a ubiquitous presence along many of the nation's highways and country roads. You can spot their distinctive lettering, background color, and shape without...
How historical markers and monuments rewrite U.S. history - NPR
WEBApr 21, 2024 · It has led to social movements and angry protests. But for more than a century, historical markers have largely escaped that kind of scrutiny.
Curious, fascinating and offensive markers from around the U.S.
WEBApr 21, 2024 · The U.S. has more than 180,000 markers telling the nation's story. From the strange to the amazing to the offensive, history is marked for all to see.