History Remembered: Historic Markers

Whether you are one of those who stops to read every one, or one of those that just take them for granted, historic markers are the fruit of the efforts of many groups and people who believe in an important maxim: that history deserves to be remembered.

Learn more about National Historic Marker Day and how to participate on Friday, April 29 by visiting: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/nationa...

Check out the Historical Marker Database at https://www.hmdb.org/ or visit https://wgpfoundation.org/history/map/ to locate a historic marker near you!

Be sure to post a picture of cleaning a marker and use #NationalHistoricMarkerDay for a chance to be featured on the Pomeroy Foundation's social media accounts.​

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