Are you a historical marker collector ? or history buff? You can do both when taking an Idaho vacation. No, I won't encourage you to collect the actual hstorical markers. But you can add interest to your trips and get the whole family involved by keeping a log of historical markers you visit. What a great thing to do.
The Historical Marker Database or HMdb.org is one such organization that helps make it happen.
According to their web site, "This website is an illustrated searchable online catalog of historical information viewed through the filter of roadside and other permanent outdoor markers, monuments, and plaques. It contains photographs, inscription transcriptions, marker locations, maps, additional information and commentary, and links to more information. Anyone can add new markers to the database and update existing marker pages with new photographs, links, information and commentary."HMdb describes itself as an organization of self-directed volunteers. Site visitors are invited to sign in so they may add information to the database and "collect" or log sites visited. Access their web site here.
HMdb depends on contributions from curious and helpful travelers like us to add entries to the database. The format and criteria for adding entries is on their web site. Markers must be outside and state historical facts beyond names, dates, and titles to be considered.
Add interest while on an Idaho vacation and enhance the experience by "collecting" historical markers. Make it a family project by gathering the information to add new markers to the existing database at HMdb.org.
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