Monuments and Markers Database | American Battlefield Trust "Monuments, markers, and memorials found on battlefields are protected by law on federal and state lands It is illegal to deface a federal monument While federal law is applied consistently across the United States, state and local law differs from place to place
The Historical Marker Database Some markers simply recite facts while others are insightful, obscure, cryptic, patriotic, fascinating, 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
Battle of Gettysburg monuments and markers Over 1,200 monuments and markers tell about one of the great turning points in American history This site explores the battlefield with photographs, text and map locations for each of the monuments and markers along with links to background histories and biographies
Find Memorials Monuments | The American Legion The American Legion is now establishing a database to identify the locations, document histories and share photographs of our nation’s monuments and memorials to those who have served To upload text or photos, simply click on "Add a Memorial" and follow the instructions
Historic Headstones and Markers (prior to World War I) - National . . . The fact that the location of the Veteran's grave is unknown is not a sufficient basis for a memorial headstone or marker Determining whether a Veteran will receive a memorial marker is based on documentation and evidence, not what is requested on the application
Types of War Memorials - National War Memorial Registry It’s everything from a simple wayside marker to a complex war memorial such as the National World War II Memorial To help you identify the different types of war memorials that may exist in your local community please see the list below for an example
Cemetery and Memorial Posts Archive - American Battle Monuments . . . ABMC administers, operates and maintains 26 permanent American military cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and markers, which are located in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States
How historical markers and monuments rewrite U. S. history : NPR NPR's analysis revealed more than 500 markers that describe the Confederacy in glowing terms, vilify the Union, falsify the reasons for the war or recast Confederate soldiers as the war's true
Historical Markers - Georgia Historical Society Historical Marker Program The Georgia Historical Society's statewide historical marker program offers the public an opportunity to learn our state's history in the places where it happened Roadside historical markers can be found throughout Georgia, sharing the stories of our past in an easily identifiable and understandable format The Georgia…