Historical markers have been a part of the Texas landscape since 1936, when the Texas Centennial Commission placed more than 900 markers and monuments around the state to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Texas Revolution and the establishment of the Republic of Texas. The current Official Texas Historical Marker program dates to 1962, and it has been a popular means for interpreting local and state history and encouraging heritage tourism for almost four decades. Probably the most visible program of the Texas Historical Commission, historical markers commemorate diverse topics - from the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations and events that changed the course of local and state history, to individuals who have made lasting contributions to our state, community organizations and businesses, military sites, and many more. Age, significance and architectural requirements govern the eligibility of topics and sites when applying for either a subject marker or a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark marker.

The feature points indicate places designated historic by either City of San Marcos ordinance (4.2.5.1) or the Texas Historical Commission (THC). Attributes for each point include name and address. Ordinance numbers for landmarks designated in City of San Marcos Land Development Code (LDC) are provided. Category indicates either Historical Marker or National Registry Listing as defined by THC; Marker_Typ and HistRelev are unverified fields. Designating authority has been verified through THC website and City of San Marcos LDC. Purpose and Use: This Feature layer shows historic markers in and around the City of San Marcos, Texas including markers designated by the city, Texas Historical Commission (THC), and National Park Service (NPS) including the following: National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL), Sate Antiquities Landmark (SAL), Locally designated landmarks, and others. Data Source: Data sources from Texas Historical Commission (THC), National Park Service (NPS), and the City of San Marcos.Contact: Planning Division, planninginfo@sanmarcostx.gov Update Frequency: Updated as new locally designated landmarks are designated and updated once a year for all other types. Jurisdiction: City of San Marcos, Texas. Field Descriptions: Name: Name of the historic marker.Location: General location or address of the marker.Ordinance: Ordinance number that designated the marker. (For local historic landmarks only)Category: Type of marker. Common markers include National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL), Sate Antiquities Landmark (SAL), and Local.Marker_Typ: Type of marker at the location.HistRelev: Historical relevance category, if any.

Historical markers have been a part of the Texas landscape since 1936, when the Texas Centennial Commission placed more than 900 markers and monuments around the state to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Texas Revolution and the establishment of the Republic of Texas. The current Official Texas Historical Marker program dates to 1962, and it has been a popular means for interpreting local and state history and encouraging heritage tourism for almost four decades. Probably the most visible program of the Texas Historical Commission, historical markers commemorate diverse topics - from the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations and events that changed the course of local and state history, to individuals who have made lasting contributions to our state, community organizations and businesses, military sites, and many more. Age, significance and architectural requirements govern the eligibility of topics and sites when applying for either a subject marker or a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark marker.Data Owner & Organization: Austin Transit Partnership - Planning & Federal Programs teamData Source Details: Texas Historic Commission, 2023Data Refresh Schedule: This data was used for the Implementation Plan published in May 2023. It will not be refreshed. ATP Data Classification: Public; this data can be shared publicly but is stale.

Historic Properties (Points, Lines). These include State Antiquities Landmarks (SAL), National Historic Landmarks (NHL), National Register of Historic Places Listed and National Register of Historic Places Eligible (NRHP) properties, Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks (RTHL), Texas Centennial Markers, and Contributing properties as well as locally designated resources if available. These features are compiled from various TxDOT and consultant surveys & reports. These determinations are made by the National Park Service or the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). Historic Districts (Polygons). These include State Antiquities Landmarks (SAL), National Historic Landmarks (NHL), National Register of Historic Places Listed and National Register of Historic Places Eligible (NRHP) properties. Whenever possible, contributing properties and locally designated historic features have also been included. All of these features and their designations are gathered and determined by the National Park Service, the Texas Historical Commission, or through various surveys and reports performed by TxDOT and their consultants. Historic Bridges (Points). These are bridges listed or eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). A bridge that is rare in type, unusual from an engineering perspective, or historically significant because of its location or association with an important event or person may be deemed a historic bridge. This determination is made by the TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division (ENV) in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). Texas has numerous examples of historic bridges, including metal truss bridges, concrete arch or span bridges, and suspension bridges. Historic Resource Survey Reports (Polygons). HRSRs are mapped for each project's Area of Potential Effect (APE). The APEs are determined by industry standards and/or survey requirements. These map elements are updated approximately once a month to reflect any changes. Bypassed Relocated Bridges (Points). Bridges that have been bypassed or relocated for one reason or another. Many now serve only as pedestrian crossings or exhibits at various local museums. Some bridges were relocated by TxDOT, some by county entities, and still others were handled privately. TxDOT project information is included if available.Update Frequency: Monthly Source: TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division Historic Properties DatabasesSecurity Level: Public

OVERVIEWUsing this link https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4c657a72ae2a4464a4011edc2fcec58f; students will be asked to read articles starting with Institution Building. They will then go to https://www.thc.texas.gov/ and read about the application process in creating a historical marker. By using the St. James Church as an introduction to both African American institutions and historical preservation, students will fill out the accompanying worksheet by using the map resources to encourage an exploration of the city under new contexts. They would then choose an institution from the map or from their personal experiences to “apply for”. Afterwards students will engage in a class discussion about what they read and analyzed. Learning Objectives At the end of this module students should be able to:define what constitutes a historical marker. demonstrate a familiarity with how state government creates a historical marker.engage critically with current issues regarding historic preservation vs historical reconstruction. communicate the historic significance of community institutions pertaining to the experiences of 19th and early 20th century African Americans in San Antonio. PhilosophyBy familiarizing themselves with historical San Antonio, students will be exposed to a San Antonio with a much more pronounced African American presence. This contrasts with the city’s modern demographic distribution, which allows for a recontextualization surrounding the development of the city that enables conversation about the significance of historical preservation.TEKS COVEREDSocial Studies: 5c,8b, 16b,18b, 20c, 20e, 20f, 21a, 22a, 22bEnglish language arts: 1a, 1b, 1d, 5f, 6b, 6c,6d, 12a

This web map contains data featuring historic resources, districts and historic survey reports (Points, Lines, and Polygons) in Texas. These include State Antiquities Landmarks (SALs, Architecture only), National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), National Register of Historic Places resources (NRHP Listed, NRHP Eligible, Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks (RTHLs), and whenever possible Contributing properties as well as locally designated historic features. Layers for Certified Local Government counties and cities are also included. These features are compiled from a variety of sources including historic resource survey reports conducted by TxDOT historians and outside consultants as well as information provided by the Texas Historical Commission. Update Frequency: MonthlySources: Historic Properties and Districts (PT, LINE, POLY); Historic Bridges of Texas; Historic Resource Survey Reports; TxDOT Projects; Certified Local Government Counties and Cities, South Orient Railroad and Bridges.Security Level: Public