The Historical Marker Database

Time 2020-10-07 09:03:00

Web Name: The Historical Marker Database

WebSite: http://www.hmdb.org

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Marker of the WeekBattle of Lepanto Kotor, Kotor Municipality, MontenegroThis battle occurred this week way back in 1571 and we have a marker for it. Many say it was pivotal as its outcome preserved the social norms, ethical values, traditional customs, belief systems, political systems and technologies that are associated with Europe today. Contributing Editor and global trekker Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California, filed this entry in 2018.Previous Markers of the Week.Article fetched in less than 1 ms.Click on the star button in the menu above. Repeat. Every time you click, you will be shown a different marker at random.Hundreds added weekly. ... One of our correspondents has stood in front of each historical marker or monument, taken its picture, and entered its location and other information. An editor has reviewed and approved each entry. For the very few markers without a photograph, their location was carefully researched. No other national historical marker list can make this claim, and a number of them borrow information from us, some without permission.How many historical markers are there in the United States? We’ve found 119,264 so far. Adding more daily.What state has the most historical markers? We’ve found the most in New York. Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and California round out the top five.How many historical markers are there in Canada? We’ve found 2,537 so far. We’re always looking for more.What province has the most historical markers? We’ve found the most in Ontario. Nova Scotia, Quebec, New Brunswick, and British Columbia round out the top five.Most Viewed Markers This Year1 To the Faithful Slaves Fort Mill, South Carolina2 Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park Leesburg, Virginia3 Confederate Soldiers McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania4 Seven Confederate Brothers Windsor, Virginia5 Last Confederate Bivouac McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania6 Confederate Defenders of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina7 John Wilkes Booth Port Royal, Virginia8 Vanport Portland, Oregon9 Anderson County Confederate Monument Anderson, South Carolina10 Old Slave Block Sharpsburg, MarylandTable composed in 117 ms.on marker pages and search results. Click on them to tag that marker. Return to the My Markers page to see what you've tagged and to create lists and maps. To get started, click on My Markers to sign in. First time users can register from there. Tag and map your next weekend outing!History Happened HereNational and global events all happened some where, and historical markers mark Frontiersman, Soldier,Writer, Astronautthe place where many occurred. But the richness of history is in its local details, details that can be insignificant on the global stage: the home of an in di vi dual who made a dif fe rence; a natural feature, building, byway; or just some thing in te res ting that happened nearby. History is not just about the high and mighty. Markers tell stories and point out facts. There is one at the site the northernmost battle of the U.S. Civil War and another at the southernmost point in the United States (can you guess where?). There is one next to a 17th century Japanese stone lantern symbolizing 20th century peace, and another one less than 20 miles away reminding us of the Nike missile sites that were built the same year the lantern was dedicated. They tell of battles, Generals Captured in theirUnion Suits, Literally!massacres and hangings; of hu ma ni ta rians, educators, and a beloved stagecoach horse; of mountains, lakes, rivers, bridges, roads, and other natural and man-made wonders. There are countless thousands of great stories marked by markers—and some boring ones too. Some markers simply recite facts while others are insightful, obscure, cryptic, patriotic, fas ci na ting, 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.Click on the ad for more information.Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.Click on the ad for more information.Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.Suggestions? Problems?We want to hear from you. Send a note to the editors. Want a daily email of new entries?Google's FeedBurner will send you an email every afternoon listing new entries we've published in the last 24 hours. Enter your email address below and click Subscribe You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of each daily email.Are You A Collector?Do you collect historical markers? Would you like to start? If you’re a collector, or want to get started, Clara Barton, Steamboat Gothic Aficionado consider uploading your discoveries to this site. Even if someone else beat you to the submission, you can still add a fresh photo, better directions, or some additional insight into the subject described. What do you get in return? We’ll credit each submission by publishing your name and town on that page, unless, of course, you wish to remain anonymous. You can add markers yourself. It's easy! Check marker submission guidelines, then click AddAMarker to get started. Adding photos, links and commentary is just as easy: go the marker's page and click on the links at the top or bottom of the page.HMdb.org CardsHMdb.org 3½" x 2" cards are now available. We’ll mail contributors a dozen or more at no charge. Simply send a note to the editor with a mailing address and state how many you would like. Sign one and put it in your wallet to show you are a contributor to HMdb.org. It might come in handy when someone asks you what you’re doing next to a government installation with a camera. Hand the rest out to friends and curious bystanders. Your note will be discarded after the envelope is addressed.Keep An Eye on Those MarkersEnter your town in the Search by Place search box on the More Search Options (or use the County list) to get a list of markers near where you live and work.Keep an eye out for them when you're out on the road. You would be surprised how many disappear in the course of a year. To report a missing marker, use the “Correct This Page” link on the marker’s page and scroll down to the “Is Marker Missing?” section. A photo of the stump, hole in the ground, or place where the marker was is necessary for proof. Also, please take a few minutes and inform your local historical society.Recently Modified Marker EntriesToday Easton & Nearby Heritage Attractions Easton, Pennsylvania A Coastal Attack the Army Couldn’t Stop Marina, California Karl St. John Hoblitzelle Dallas, Texas McMillin Bridge Orting, Washington Stonewall Jackson’s Arm Locust Grove, Virginia Sam Morse Pebble Beach, California Liberty Hill San Pedro, California Charing Cross City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom Fort Sellers Ridgeley, West Virginia Site of the Jenny Lind Theatre and San Francisco City Hall San Francisco, CaliforniaTable composed in 0 ms.HMdb is Mobile-ReadyOn your cell phone’s browser. Want to know what that marker you just passed said? Fire up this website on your phone’s browser and hit the NearYou button. Set up a shortcut now so you'll be ready next time you’re out.Middle School History ProjectTeachers! Are you looking for a history project idea that will actively involve your students and their parents? Take a look at this historical marker passport project used by teachers in the Wilson NY School District for 7th and 8th grade students. Download the customizable two-page Microsoft Word document by clicking here. Do you have some history that you want to publish on the Internet? HMdb.org can provide hosting space at HistoryArchives.org at no charge. What you want to publish does not have to be related to a historical marker. For more information, contact an editor.

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