PA Markers is a perfect application for anyone interested in learning more about American history, Pennsylvania history and the people, places and stories that helped shape our nation.
PA Markers tells the story behind Pennsylvanias famous blue and gold historical markers. Read full marker text, then get the Behind the Marker background story complete with images and links to related markers all on your mobile device. You even get access to a list of additional resources to check out. The PA Marker application allows you to find and map historical markers from all over Pennsylvania, then get driving directions from your current location. PA Markers contains only official historical markers that have been listed on www.ExplorePAhistory.com. Pennsylvanias blue and gold historical marker is a registered trademark of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Actual marker text is copyright protected. The marker images found on www.ExplorePAhistory.com are used with permission.
Features:
- Over 500 markers from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commissions Historical Marker program.
- Full marker information on your device includes marker name, location details, dedication date, marker text and Behind the Marker story.
- use the GPS utility to highlight markers near your current location
- several different mapping options
*** Please Note: PA Markers aggregates data from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commissions Historical Marker program and www.ExplorePAhistory.com. If a historical marker is not listed on www.ExplorePAhistory.com, it will not appear in the app. To learn more about Pennsylvanias historical marker program, go to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commissions web site. There you will find a listing of all the states markers, along with locations and texts, and information about the process for nominating new markers.
http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_historical_marker_program/2539