The Historical Marker Database
Some markers simply recite facts while others are insightful, obscure, cryptic, patriotic, fascinating, sad, funny, or just downright bizarre. Many of those markers are on these pages, others are waiting for you to discover and add them to this database. So hit the road and experience history first-hand yourself. History happened nearby.
Virginia Facts and Figures - The Historical Marker Database
There are at least 12,595 historical markers in Virginia, by our count. We have cataloged 12,482 historical markers and 1,133 war memorials—each individually presented on 13,289 illustrated, annotated, and searchable pages of the Historical Marker Database. Pages for historical markers from this state make up 5.6% of our total.
South Carolina Facts and Figures - The Historical Marker Database
Sep 27, 2024 · There are at least 4,459 historical markers in South Carolina, by our count. We have cataloged 4,435 historical markers and 269 war memorials—each individually presented on 4,642 illustrated, annotated, and searchable pages of the Historical Marker Database. Pages for historical markers from this state make up 2.0% of our total.
Historical Markers and War Memorials in Virginia
Jan 17, 2021 · 40 Virginia, Accomack County, Keller — WY-17 — “The Bear and the Cub” —. This first play recorded in the United States was presented August 27, 1665. The Accomack County Court at Pungoteague heard charges against three men “for acting a play,” ordered inspection of costumes and script, but found the men . . .
Historical Markers and War Memorials in Louisiana
Apr 6, 2024 · 9 Louisiana, Acadia Parish, Crowley — Salmon Lusk Wright — 1852-1929 —. Developed at this site the world's best seed rice which revived that industry by insuring wider markets. His varieties that are used today for breeding purposes are Blue Rose, Louisiana Pearl, Early Prolific Edith, and Lady Wright.
Kentucky Historical Society Historical Markers
21 Kentucky, Anderson County, Lawrenceburg — 2029 — William H. Townsend — (1890 - 1964) —. This renowned scholar, raconteur, and lawyer was born in Anderson Co. Educated first in a one-room school at Glensboro, he graduated from U.K. Law School in 1912. Among his books was Lincoln and the Bluegrass (1955).
Georgia Historical Society Historical Markers
Jan 27, 2008 · The Georgia Historical Society has administered GA's historical marker program since 1998, erecting hundreds of new markers. GA's historical marker program was begun by the GA Historical Commission in 1953 and continued by the GA Department of Natural Resources. Their markers are now maintained by the Society. With …
Historical Markers and War Memorials in Boston, Massachusetts
71 Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Beacon Hill — John Albion Andrew —. Site of the home of John Albion Andrew War Governor of Massachusetts 1861-1865 Born in Windham Maine 31 May 1818 Died in Boston 30 October 1867 Placed by the City of Boston 1924 — — Map (db m177085) HM. Paid Advertisement.
Historical Markers and War Memorials in New York
1816 Dwelling House Marker. 1 New York, Albany County, Albany — 1816 Dwelling House —. The Dwelling House or "Bell House" contained a kitchen, large community dining rooms, and retiring rooms (bedrooms). At the height of this community, 100 Shakers lived in the main building and the 'T' shaped wing.
Historical Markers and War Memorials in Decatur, Alabama
Historical Markers and War Memorials in Decatur, Alabama. The Southeast Air Forces Training Center operated by Southern Aviation Training School, also known as Pryor Field, was constructed in 1941. These two aircraft hangars and beacon tower are the remaining artifacts of one of only a few World War II . . .