Historical Marker Database

Really simple but useful and interesting app and site. The app could be a little fancier, but in the end it does exactly what you can't do just via your mobile browser. It picks up your current location and loads HMDB using your current lat/long. This should show the closest marker (if the marker data is correct AND your phone gets a good GPS location) as well as a list of nearby markers. To Whitney who said it didn't bring up the closest marker.. this could be because the location is wrong in HMdb or your device didn't have a good GPS lock. GPS is still semi-imprecise with a lot of devices. The marker across the street still should have shown up on the list of nearby markers. Great and simple app that makes road trips a little more interesting.

No More Mystery History! Works great! Found every marker we looked for while driving in Virginia. Made the road trip more interesting and educational.

History Enthusiast If you are a History Enthusiast or just enjoy learning a little about where you are visiting or traveling through this is the app for you.

Amazing concept but has a hard time finding markers other than the huge ones with some refining could be one of the best aps on the Market.

Driving past numerous historical markers in rural Utah, but not one is found in this app.

Could not find markers within 16 miles, when there are hundreds closer.