III. Manufacturing & Installation
Application Process Part 3
Marker Costs
The costs of manufacturing and installing the marker are the responsibility of the marker sponsor.
Once the marker application is approved by the Marker Council and the text has been finalized, the State Historical Marker Coordinator will order the marker from the manufacturer. The manufacturer will bill the applicant for the marker after it is manufactured.
The current marker costs are:
- $3,070 for a single-sided marker (same text on the front and back sides)
- $3,510 for a double-sided marker (different text on the front and back sides)
Both prices usually include the sign, post, and shipping. Shipping south of Miami may require extra shipping fees which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Costs may change, so be sure to verify current costs when your text is finalized.
As of early 2023, due to supply chain issues, marker production may take up to 20 weeks after the finalized text is submitted to the manufacturer. Markers must be shipped to a business address. Marker production timelines may change, so be sure to verify current schedules at the time your order is confirmed.
Marker Grants
Applicants may apply for a small-matching historic preservation grant from the Division to defray some of the cost of the marker. However, markers must be approved before you can apply for a matching grant. If you plan on applying for a grant, you can not order your marker until the funds from the grant have been dispersed. Please note that because of the state fiscal year, applying for a grant may significantly prolong the process. If you are interested in applying for a grant, please first contact the Bureau of Historic Preservation's Grants section at 800.847.7278, visit the Historic Preservation Grants Program web page or email [email protected].
Marker Installation
The applicant is responsible for installing the marker. For questions regarding marker installation, contact the marker manufacturer, Sewah Studios.
For More Information
Historic Marker Program
850.245.6371
[email protected]
Division of Historical Resources
Bureau of Historic Preservation
R.A. Gray Building
500 S. Bronough Street, Room 408
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
