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Historical Marker Ahead @historicalmarker.bsky.social · Jul 21

A good primer on historical markers: how they’re researched, approved and made. And, why they matter, and the biggest threats to their existence. Thanks for the tip, @grrlherstorian.bsky.social! indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/07/21/i...

The Indiana State Historical Marker Program began in 1946 and has administered more than 750 historical markers across the state.

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Geburtshaus von Dr. August Ziegler / Birthplace of Dr. August Ziegler in #KitzingenGermany
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=231506

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Geburtshaus von Dr. August Ziegler / Birthplace of Dr. August Ziegler Historical Marker

22.10.1885 - 03.03.1937 Sachverständiger des kaiserlichen Reichskolonialamts in der Kolonie Togo. Leiter der bayerischen Hauptstelle für Rebenzüchtung in Würzburg. (A historical marker located in Mar...

Human Rights and Poverty Stone Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · 15d

#OnThisDay in 2008, the Human Rights and Poverty Stone was inaugurated in #DublinIreland

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The Human Rights and Poverty Stone was inaugurated on 17 October 2008, the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty. (A historical marker located in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.)

Laurie Hernandez Historical Marker

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Laurie Hernandez in #CamdenNJ
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=220935

#lauriehernandez
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(A historical marker located in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey.)

The Quietman Makes Some Noise / Taking the Gloves Off Historical Marker

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The Quietman Makes Some Noise / Taking the Gloves Off in #SomervilleMA
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=255147

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The Quietman Makes Some Noise. 1979. Washington Street. To help local kids get in shape and stay out of trouble, six friends star the Somerville Boxing Club, among them Norman 'Stoney' Stone. (A histo...

Anduiza Hotel and Fronton Historical Marker

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Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Sep 28

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Anduiza Hotel and Fronton in #BoiseID
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=119133

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This unique building was built for Juan Cruz Anduiza in 1912 as a boarding house for Basque sheepherders who wintered in Boise. (A historical marker located in Boise in Ada County, Idaho.)

Eugenics Board Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Sep 26

Found it!

This one is in Raleigh, NC
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=77786

These markers are helpful reminders that science can be used for evil purposes and that our past isn’t so far away.

State action led to the sterilization by choice or coercion of over 7,600 people, 1933-1973. (A historical marker located in Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina.)

Florida House Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Sep 21

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Florida House in #FernandinaBeachFL
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=172850

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(A historical marker located in Fernandina Beach in Nassau County, Florida.)

Baca Home Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Sep 15

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Baca Home in #SpringervilleAZ
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=36383

Gregorio Baca bought this house from G. Becker in 1907 for his bride, Chona Ortega. It's walls are 16' thick adobe. (A historical marker located in Springerville in Apache County, Arizona.)

New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Sep 7

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New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad in #NewCastleDE
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=102543

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#DelawareHistory
#railroadhistory

New Castle has a long history as a national transportation link. In the 1820s a turnpike connected ships on the Delaware River with ships on the Chesapeake Bay. (A historical marker located in New Ca...

Gravesite of Major Jeremiah Austill Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 31

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Gravesite of Major Jeremiah Austill in #RockvilleAL
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=101588

Near this site, is the gravesite of Major Jeremiah Austill, folk hero & prominent figure in the early settlement of Clarke County. (A historical marker located in Rockville in Clarke County, Alabama....

Frederick Allen Hampton Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 30

#OtD in 1948, Fred Hampton was born in #Illinois, later taking leadership roles in the NAACP and the Black Panther Party before being murdered by the government.

www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=232720

A fiery and charismatic speaker, he exemplified courage and championed the causes of oppressed people. (A historical marker located in Maywood in Cook County, Illinois.)

Robert H. Hoke Linglestown American Legion Post 272 Historical Marker

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Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 29

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Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 29

#OtD in 1931, the American Legion in #LinglestownPA dedicated its first facility.

www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=259150

#pennsylvaniahistory

(A historical marker located in Linglestown in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.)

Anchorage Area 1950-1963 Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 26

#OtD in 1959, Alaska became a state!

www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=260233

#AlaskaHistory
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In the early 1950's, Anchorage had 2 paved streets, 1 stoplight, 2 small skyscraper apartments and a new high school. The road to Seward and the new Anchorage International Air Terminal were completed...

Cal 100 Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 24

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Cal 100 in #YountvilleCA

www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=54755

@civilwarhistory.bsky.social
#californiahistory

(A historical marker located in Yountville in Napa County, California.)

Passing the Torch Historical Marker

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Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 18

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Passing the Torch in #JohnsonCityTN
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=274049

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#TennesseeHistory
#WomensHistory

(A historical marker located in Johnson City in Washington County, Tennessee.)

The Iron Brigade / The Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 11

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The Iron Brigade / The Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment in #DetroitMI
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=42264

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@civilwarhistory.bsky.social
#michiganhistory

The Iron Brigade The Iron Brigade became one of the most celebrated military units of the American Civil War (1861-1865). (A historical marker located in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan.)

City Jail: A Site of Racial Terror in Alexandria Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 7

#OtD in 1899, a man named Benjamin Thomas was lynched in #AlexandriaVA

www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=243181

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@virginiahistory.bsky.social
#virginiahistory
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At this intersection, a jail opened in 1827 when Alexandria was a part of Washington, D.C. In the 19th century, it housed criminals, debtors, and Civil War military prisoners. (A historical marker lo...

Extortion 17 Memorial Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 6

#OtD in 2011, the Extortion 17 was shot down in Afghanistan. A memorial for those who died is in #ChisagoCityMN.

www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=247526

(A historical marker located in Chisago City in Chisago County, Minnesota.)

Episode 5 - A Conversation with J.J. Prats of the Historical Marker Database

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 5

HMdb Editor recently chatted in a guest spot on the Signs of the Times podcast about historical markers.

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YouTube video by Signs of Our Time

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The Black Nite Uprising Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 5

#OtD in 1961, the Black Nite Uprising, a pre-Stonewall event where transwomen fought back against trans bashing, took place in #MilwaukeeWI

www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=254389

#WisconsinHistory
#LGBThistory

(A historical marker located in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.)

Gist Settlement / Original Lot Owners In Eagle Township Settlement Historical Marker

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Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 4

#OtD in 1819, 150 or so recently emancipated African Americans moved to the Gist Settlement in Ohio.

www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=272722

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Gist Settlement Through the terms of his will. British absentee landowner Samuel Gist (c. 1723-1815) freed his 350 Virginia slaves and provided funds for their relocation. (A historical marker locat...

Little House On The Prairie Historical Marker

Historical Marker Database @hmdb.org · Aug 3

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Little House on the Prairie in #WaysideKS
www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=4954

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Famous Children's Book by: Laura Ingalls Wilder Kansas Home Of Charles Ingalls Family 1869-1870 Carrie Ingalls was born here Aug. (A historical marker located in Wayside in Montgomery County, Kansas....