State Historical Markers

As one of the most visible programs of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), historical markers commemorate diverse topics in Texas history, including: the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations, and military sites; events that changed the course of local and state history; and individuals who have made lasting contributions to our state, community organizations, and businesses.

Historical markers can be found in all 254 Texas counties. Age, significance, and architectural requirements govern the eligibility of topics and sites when applying for either a subject marker, Historic Texas Cemetery marker, or a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark marker.

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Facts

97%

Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks (RTHLs) saved in 50 years of the program -- less than 100 of 3,853 have been lost

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What's New

New historical marker Google maps!

Check out the new thematic historical marker maps through Google. The maps cover women's history, African American history, Hispanic history, World War I and the Texas Revolution. Use these to plan your next trip.

2020 Marker Application Period closed June 15th

Marker Team is in the process of evaluating 2020 Marker Applications received by June 15th

Approved 2020 marker topics will be listed here August 3rd.

Refinishing Official Texas Historical Markers

Are you looking for a marker project for your county historical commission (CHC), group, or ogranization? Refinishing faded historical markers is a great way to get out into the community and help preserve the history of your area. THC Marker staff and our fall 2019 interns, Elizabeth Good and Taryn Turner, made this marker for the First Presbyterian Church (Travis Co) look like new! 

If you are interested in refinishing markers, please view our written or video instructions on the Refinishing Official Texas Historical Markers page.