Historic Signs  

  We have often noticed (in our Miata countryside drives) that the Cultural Heritage Commission has posted a number of 'blue' historical marker signs throughout the county. Driving and almost any speed makes it rather difficult to read the full content of any of these signs.

One solution is to stop, pull over, and take the time to read. In doing this (and feeling somewhat foolish) I have started taking pictures of them. Although it is a haphazard search, we hope to collect photos of as many as possible.

Contacting the Historical Commission, we discovered that there have been 52 different signs posted throughout the county (as of 2005).I currently have photos of 38 so we still have a number to locate. The county's records do not specify where the various signs are located - only what they commemorate. This make the 'collection' more like a scavenger hunt.

We find ourselves paying more attention to the county's surroundings and posted signs. Often - when we least expect it - we are greeted with on of the signs not on our 'collected list'. It simply creates some additional enjoyment to our leisure rides throughout different parts of the county.