Except on interstate highways, it is difficult to drive on Georgia streets and highways for any length of time without seeing one or more historical markers. Some 2,500 of these icons of local history cover the state, a total only exceeded by Texas.
Historical markers come in a variety of shapes and formats.
Technically, any manmade plaque or sign containing an inscription with historical information about a person, place, or event probably qualifies as a historical marker. Using such a broad definition, many monuments and statues would also qualify, as they usually carry inscriptions about the person being honored. In fact, even grave stones probably could be considered historical markers. However, using such a broad definition would make it impossible to compile a comprehensive list of historical markers because of the sheer number of markers, plaques, monuments, and other memorials that exist around the state. Almost always, the marker shows the same wording on both sides, though in a few cases each side will contain different information.