Description
Many historical markers are put on display by national agencies concerned with historic preservation such as the National Trust for Historic Preservation or the National Register of Historic Places (in the United States), the Canadian Register of Historic Places (in Canada), the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty (in the United Kingdom), An Taisce (in Ireland), and the National Trusts of other countries.
Other historical markers are created by local municipalities, non-profit organizations, companies, or individuals. In addition to geographically defined regions, individual organizations, such as E Clampus Vitus or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, can choose to maintain a national set of historical markers that fit a certain theme.
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