Marker History Marker Types Recorded Texas Historic Landmark RTHL Markers buildings and structures only Marker Types Historic Texas Cemetery HTC Markers HTC designation is a prerequisite ID: 338319
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OFFICIAL TEXAS HISTORICAL MARKERSSlide2
Marker HistorySlide3
Marker Types
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) Markers
*buildings and structures only*Slide4
Marker Types
Historic Texas Cemetery (HTC) Markers
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HTC
designation is a prerequisite*Slide5
Marker Types
Subject MarkersSlide6
Regular Marker Program
THC accepts marker applications once a year (fall) Application requirements: Application
Property owner consent & signature Proof of ownership (must match consent) 5-page narrative history w/citations RTHL supplemental information
http://www.thc.state.tx.us/preserve/projects-and-programs/state-historical-markers/apply-historical-marker Slide7
Undertold/Marker Application Funds Program
Intended to address historical or geographical gaps in marker programApplications accepted May 1 – June 15
Funded topics receive a FREE 27” x 42” marker or the equivalent in historical researchCheck the THC website marker page:
http://www.thc.state.tx.us/preserve/projects-and-programs/state-historical-markers Slide8
Undertold examples
Sabine Farms, Harrison County (2008)
Juan Seguin School, Guadalupe County (2010)
St. Paul United Methodist Church (RTHL), Dallas County (2013)Slide9
Replacements and supplemental plaques
Replacement MarkersUpdated narrative may be requiredCurrent marker policies apply
Applications accepted all yearSupplemental plaques
Applications accepted all yearInclude suggested wording on applicationSlide10
Historical Marker webpage
http://www.thc.state.tx.us/preserve/projects-and-programs/state-historical-markersSlide11
Historic Sites Atlas
Search by:
Keyword
County
Address
Designation
Site NameSlide12
THC Social Media
http://www.thc.state.tx.us/blog
Visit the THC blog:Follow THC on Twitter:
@
TxHistComm
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Texas Historical CommissionSlide13
Sarah McCleskey
Historian512/463-4149sarah.mccleskey@thc.state.tx.us
Bob BrinkmanCoordinator512/463-8769bob.brinkman@thc.state.tx.us
Ana Clark
Program Specialist512/463-6063
ana.clark@thc.state.tx.us
THC Marker Staff
history@thc.state.tx.us
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www.thc.state.tx.us