The state of Oregon has a rich and varied history. Markers are designed to entice the public to stop and explore the state’s diverse regional history, culture and geology. Do you know an untold story of state or national significance? Priority is given to topics currently underrepresented in the inventory.
Persons who have been dead for a length of time, generally at least 50 years, in order for their ideas, services and/or accomplishments to be placed in an accurate historical perspective, and who made important contributions to the development of Oregon. The importance of the location could have been related to:
Groups who made important social, political, and economic contributions to the historic development of Oregon. The location may be associated with a particularly important leader or member, home base of the group, or location of particularly important accomplishment.
Events which took place within Oregon at least 50 years ago, are mentioned in at least one authoritative historical work, and were either:
Places:
Geologic features, which are generally within one mile of the marker site and/or are visible from the site, and are:
Nomination Form: Download the Oregon Historical Marker Application in PDF.
Sponsorship: Establishing a marker requires community sponsorship. Sponsorship is open to businesses, foundations, non-profits, and public agencies. TIC encourages communities to work collaboratively to sponsor a marker in their region or sub-region.
Note: Travel Information Council is a governmental unit and is not subject to Federal income tax under the provisions of Section 115(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Charitable contributions to governmental units are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code if made for a public purpose.
Process: The Oregon Historical Marker Program’s commitment to a collaborative, community-driven approach to marker creation.
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