Does the West Virginia State Archives keep a list of markers?
The State Archives maintains files on each of the markers. Unfortunately, many of these files are outdated because markers have been moved and road names have been changed. In 1996, the Division of Culture & History was awarded a federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) grant to survey the state’s highway markers. An updated markers guidebook is now available. • Who pays for the markers? They were funded by the state until 1985. All markers placed since then have been funded by groups or private individuals. The cast aluminum markers, which include the State Seal, are available for $1,400 with the same inscription on both sides or $1,550 with a different inscription on each side. Pipe and transportation costs are approximately $175. Markers may be installed by the sponsor if they are to be placed on private property, although the Division of Highways must approve of all marker locations. If the marker is to be installed on the state right-of-way, the Division of
