Maintaining Historical Markers
The State of Georgia actively erected new historical markers from the early 1950s until the mid-1990s.
During that time, approximately 2,000 markers were installed across our state. The busiest time for the program was during the 1950s in preparation for the centennial of the American Civil War.
The result today is a large number of aging markers located in places that have seen enormous change since their initial installation. Many have sustained damage, and many others are no longer visible or accessible to those wishing to read them. GHS invites communities across the state to help us better assess and understand the maintenance needs of these historical resources.
Since taking the lead on coordinating the maintenance of these older markers, it has been the goal of the Georgia Historical Society to do everything possible to care for these aging historical resources. While limited in our ability to repair or replace every one of the many markers needing attention, our interest in documenting the condition and needs of the markers and trying to find workable solutions to these issues is constant. To that end, we invite Georgians to contact us with information on damage to and theft of these markers, and also with concerns over marker locations.
Please use the form found here to report marker concerns.
Contact Us
For questions about maintaining historical markers, please contact Lucy Clarke, Historical Marker Coordinator at 912.651.2125 ext. 113 or lclarke@georgiahistory.com.