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    History in the Marking

    Nov 25, 2021 2 minutes
    By Julia Jones

    280 Word count of large historical marker

    16,000+ Number of state historical markers in Texas

    185 Number of marker applications accepted annually

    Though Texas is less than 200 years old, it’s full of fascinating history, with many stories yet to be told. Thanks to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), the state’s diverse and sometimes overlooked past is gaining recognition.

    The state agency dedicated to the

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