Are road geeks also history buffs? How many of you enjoy reading roadside historical markers? Stories and photos acceptable.
If I have time, I sure do! (I like how Texas tells you there's one coming up; wish Florida did that, even if it's just a tiny little sign). I always stop and read them when walking around.
It's funny how some of the markers themselves have become historically significant...some of them are 50 years old or more.
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Not often, but every once in awhile:
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These are two of my favorites.
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^ With that color, you can't miss them.
I always find them fun to read.
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I don't brake for them but I do try to photograph as many as I can. NY has a mix of newer and older, and I prefer the older.
I try to catch them when possible. I do find it annoying when they're placed along 4 lane (or divided highways) without a place to stop. :banghead:
Depends what they're doing: I'd certainly brake for a historical marker if it were crossing the road....