
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 …
List of U.S. National Historic Landmarks by state - Wikipedia
Click on a state to see a list of the National Historic Landmarks in that state. The United States National Historic Landmark Program is designed to recognize and honor the nation's cultural and historical …
National Register of Historic Places - U.S. National Park Service
Jul 1, 2025 · The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation.
Why Historical Markers Matter - Smithsonian Magazine
Sep 7, 2023 · Cast in aluminum with raised black lettering on a light gray background, it follows the instantly recognizable sign-on-a-stick form shared by thousands of historical markers across the …
National Historic Landmarks Historical Markers
Jan 14, 2017 · Nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United …
50 Must-See Historic Landmarks—One for Every U.S. State
Jun 8, 2025 · Explore the rich tapestry of American history through 50 must-see landmarks, each representing a unique story from every U.S. state. This collection showcases the diverse cultural …
United States National Register of Historic Places listings
The National Register of Historic Places in the United States is a register including buildings, sites, structures, districts, and objects. The Register automatically includes all National Historic Landmarks …
National Historic Landmarks Program - U.S. National Park Service
National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) are historic properties that illustrate the heritage of the United States. The over 2,600 NHLs found in the U.S. today come in many forms: historic buildings, sites, …
United States Historic Markers - UntraveledRoad
Click on the image for the full-sized image and text. United States of America historic and interpretative markers.
Historical markers in America: the good, the bad and the quirky
Apr 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...