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CRITERIA FOR FLORIDA HISTORICAL MARKERS
The Florida Historical Marker Program recognizes historic resources, persons and events that are significant in the areas of architecture, archaeology, Florida history and traditional culture by promoting the placing of historic markers and plaques at sites of historical and visual interest to visitors. The purpose of the program is to increase public awareness of the rich cultural heritage of the state and to enhance the enjoyment of historic sites in Florida by its citizens and tourists.
To be recognized as either a Florida Heritage Site or Florida Heritage Landmark a resource must meet the following criteria:
FLORIDA HERITAGE SITE
To
qualify as a Florida Heritage Site a building, structure or site must be
at least 30 years old and have significance in the areas of architecture,
archaeology, Florida history or traditional culture, or be associated with
a significant event that took place at least 30 years ago.
Resources
associated with a historically significant person may qualify as a Florida
Heritage Site 30 years after the death of the individual or 30 years after
the event with which the person is associated.
The "Railroading in High Springs"
marker in Alachua County.
The
resource should visibly retain those physical characteristics that were
present during the period for which it or the associated person is significant.
A
moved building or structure may qualify as a Florida Heritage Site if the
move was made 30 or more years ago, or the move was made to preserve the
resource from demolition and reasonable attempts were made to ensure that
the new setting is similar to the historical setting.
FLORIDA HERITAGE LANDMARK
To
qualify as a Florida Heritage Landmark a building, structure or site must
be at least 50 years old and have regional or statewide significance in
the areas of architecture, archaeology, Florida historyor traditional culture,
or be associated with an event of statewide or national significance that
took place at least 50 years ago.
Resources
associated with persons of regional or statewide historical significance
may be recognized with Florida Heritage Landmark status 50 after the death
of the individual or 50 years after the historical event with which the
person is associated.
In
certain cases, resources that are less than 50 years old but are significant
at the statewide or national level also may qualify as a Florida Heritage
Landmark.
Mayo, County Seat of Lafayette County.
The resource should visibly retain those physical characteristics that were
present during the period for which it or the associated person is significant.
A moved building or structure may still qualify as a Florida Heritage Landmark
if the move was made 50 or more years ago, or the move was made to preserve
the resource from demolition and reasonable attempts were made to ensure
that the new setting is similar to the historical setting.
TYPES OF FLORIDA HISTORICAL MARKERS
MARKER FUNDING
Normally, individuals and for profit organizations must bear the full
cost of paying for historical markers and plaques, but when funds are available
state and local governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations may apply
for matching grants to defray half the cost of markers and plaques.
However, marker applications must be approved by the State Historical Marker
Council before a grant application may be submitted. The grant application cycle
is October 1-December 15 each year.
The Division of Historical Resources will provide detailed information about eligibility requirements and application and review procedures for the marker program. Requests for information and application forms may be made by writing or telephoning the Division of Historical Resources, Department of State, R.A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, (850) 245-6333 or 1-800-847-7278. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.