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Pennsylvania Historical Marker Program

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission administers a program of historical markers to capture the stories of people, places, events, and innovations that have affected the lives of Pennsylvanians over the centuries.  More than 2,500 cast aluminum markers feature subjects such as Native Americans, early settlers, government and politics, athletes, entertainers, artists, struggles for freedom and equality, factories and businesses, and a multitude of other noteworthy topics. 

The historical marker policy was adopted on September 9, 2020.

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is temporarily pausing its Historical Marker Program. Additional details are available here.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Pennsylvania Historical Marker Program. 

Contact Information

To request use of images, report marker maintenance needs or for general inquiries, please send an email to ra-phmarkers@pa.gov

History

The fall 2014 issue of Pennsylvania Heritage magazine included an article about the 100th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Historical Marker Program: A Century of Marking History: 100 Years of the PA Historical Marker Program.

Submission Notice

Please Note: By submitting materials with respect to state or federal historic preservation programs administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), you grant to the PHMC the rights to:

  • Use the materials for education and promotional purposes and to promote the mission of the PHMC;
  • Publish the materials on the PHMC Web site; and
  • Make the materials available to researchers and scholars.