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Historical markers are considered to be plaques and monuments dedicated to individuals, places, or events. These markers appear worldwide for a number of reasons and their construction reveals insight into | Historical markers are considered to be plaques and monuments dedicated to individuals, places, or events. These markers appear worldwide for a number of reasons and their construction reveals insight into values surrounding history. Troy has many historical markers, some put in by the state others put in by local organizations. RPI itself has a plethora of historical markers dedicated for a variety of reasons. | ||
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Revision as of 22:59, 12 December 2024
Introduction
Historical markers are considered to be plaques and monuments dedicated to individuals, places, or events. These markers appear worldwide for a number of reasons and their construction reveals insight into values surrounding history. Troy has many historical markers, some put in by the state others put in by local organizations. RPI itself has a plethora of historical markers dedicated for a variety of reasons.
Troy Historical Markers
In Troy various people/organizations have taken to installing markers to acknowledge the history of the area. The origins of many of these markers is hard to track down, yet they still provide insight into local history that might have otherwise gone unknown.
There are many marker's which talk about the renowned Uncle Sam or other connections to him, [m_,...]. This is a figure who plays a major role surrounding war in American history.
New York State Historical Markers
RPI Historical Markers
Map of Historical Markers
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References
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