How Do I Get a Plaque for a Historic Building?

Owners of local, state, or national registered buildings often mount a plaque on their property. A number of private companies manufacture suitable plaques. To avoid costly shipping charges, you may want to work with a foundry or engraving firm in your local area.  Historic plaque companies advertise in Preservation, so be sure to look in the classified section for companies in your area.  Consult with your State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and any local historical commission to find out if they have plaque programs. Your SHPO will also be able to tell you if your state has a special funding program to help with the cost of a plaque.  Finally, and most importantly, be extremely careful when affixing the plaque to the historic building in order to avoid harming the building material. [Also see the National Trust's "Plaques" information sheet #7.]