WHAT ARE THE OFFICIAL MARKERS MADE OF?

Official State of Wisconsin Historical markers are informational signs with words that tell why the site is important. Markers are made of cast aluminum. At one time some markers were made of bronze, which made them very expensive, and these were sometimes stolen. Aluminum markers should last between 25 and 30 years.

Markers may be mounted on posts, a building, or special columns made of stone or brick or wood or a special material that matches the site.

All markers have raised cream-colored letters on a brown background. The letters are only on the front side of the marker.

Official markers come in three sizes : 54" x 72" or 24" x 36" or 16" x 24". Each marker has the state animal, the badger, at the top of the marker with the words WISCONSIN - HISTORICAL MARKER - surrounding the badger.