Do you brake for historical markers?

[papaT10932]

Are road geeks also history buffs? How many of you enjoy reading roadside historical markers? Stories and photos acceptable.

[formulanone]

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.

[Alex]

Not often, but every once in awhile:

[papaT10932]

These are two of my favorites.

[formulanone]

^ With that color, you can't miss them.

[Ian]

I always find them fun to read.

[Alps]

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.

[Hot Rod Hootenanny]

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. 

[Michael in Philly]

Depends what they're doing:  I'd certainly brake for a historical marker if it were crossing the road....