Georgia historical markers

Kevin Levin of the Smithsonian magazine said of the erected signs, "Historical markers are a ubiquitous presence along many of the nation's highways and country roads.

The GHC has since been dissembled and beginning in 1998 the Georgia Historical Society took charge of the marker program.

However, numerous organizations, such as local garden clubs, Daughters of the American Revolution, etc, are responsible for erecting others markers.

The plan was an alternative to removing the monuments which were, at one time, considered culturally and politically divisive.

Blue Star Memorial Highway markers can be found at every rest stop on I-75, and other places.