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The Ohio Historical Markers Program, administered by the Ohio Historical Society, is a vital educational tool, informing residents and visitors about significant aspects of Ohio's past. Ohio Historical Markers identify, commemorate, and honor the important people, places, and events that have contributed to Ohio's rich history.
The Ohio Historical Society sets marker standards and procedures to ensure that the subjects of Ohio Historical Markers are historically significant and that the information included on the markers is historically accurate. Ohio Historical Markers stand as a valuable and important means of presenting Ohio history. Dedication ceremonies publicly celebrate Ohio's past and help to promote the preservation of the state's cultural, natural, and physical history.
The Ohio Historical Society works with local partners and sponsors to produce historical markers. These partners, such as local historical societies, choose topics, research historical materials, draft marker text, and submit applications for markers. If the application is successful, Ohio Historical Society staff members help to verify historical accuracy and edit the texts. All parties go to great lengths to ensure that the texts are accurate, and markers are deemed to be as accurate as possible at the time of production. Ultimately, however, accuracy rests with the partners and sponsors.
Please read the criteria before completing an application (135k PDF, Will load in new window) for an Ohio Historical Marker. For cost information, see price list. To view all of the current historical markers, see www.remarkableohio.org.
What are the criteria for Ohio Historical Markers?
All marker subjects must meet at least one of the following criteria of significance in order to be eligible for an official site marker. They must:
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Be associated with events that have made a significant contribution to broad patterns of history.
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Be associated with persons no longer living who have made significant contributions to patterns of history and culture.
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Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, style, period, method of construction, architecture, or represent the work of a master.
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Yield, or be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.
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Be associated with ethnic groups who have made distinctive and significant contributions to history.
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Embody characteristics of the state representing significant aspects of the physical or natural history of the earth and its life.
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Represent popular stories or myths that, although not verifiable, are significant to history and culture.
Who do I contact for more details?
Individuals, public agencies, or private organizations are encouraged to nominate historic properties, persons, and events of significance on a local, state, or national level for the Ohio Historical Marker Program.
Nominations should address at least one important aspect of Ohio's historical, natural, or physical development in one of the following areas: history, architecture, culture, archaeology, ethnic associations, natural history, and folklore.
The Ohio Historical Society administers the Ohio Historical Markers Grants Program. For information concerning Ohio Historical Markers Grants, contact:
Ohio Historical Markers Program Coordinator
Local History Office
Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211
614-297-2340 or 1-800-858-6878.
If you have any further questions, please send an e-mail to ohiomarkers@ohiohistory.org.
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