north carolina highway historical marker program
North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program
 

 
Placement and Dedications ...

I f no objection has been registered within thirty days after the date of notification, the marker is ordered. Casting and shipping generally require six to eight weeks.

Once the marker has been delivered to the Department of Transportation office in the appropriate division, local parties are notified if necessary. In some instances, individuals or representatives of the group requesting the marker may be asked to meet with sign erectors at the site.

Dedication or unveiling ceremonies, if held, are the responsibility of the parties requesting the marker. The Office of Archives and History can assist by sending a representative or helping plan the ceremony.

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north carolina highway historical marker program
first marker dedication
The first marker erected under the program (above) was dedicated alongside U.S. 15 in Stovall, Granville County, in 1936. (Marker District G)

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