Tyler, TX · Smith County
Historical Subject Marker Application
Individuals or groups use this application to ask Tyler to consider approving an Official City of Tyler Historical Subject Marker.
What this form is
This application requests City consideration of an educational marker about a topic in local history. The Historical Preservation Board reviews the request and makes the final eligibility determination. Applicants provide a narrative history, supporting documentation and photographs, along with the proposed topic, marker-site address, placement details and nominator information.
Who needs it
An individual or group seeking a City of Tyler Historical Subject Marker should submit a complete application with the required history, supporting documentation and photographs.
How to submit it
Mail it to City of Tyler Planning and Zoning Department, Attention: Subject Marker, P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, Texas 75710, or hand deliver it to the Tyler Development Center, 423 W. Ferguson.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form has no notary block or sworn attachment, so the signer simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Historical Subject Marker Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the proposed topic, historical information, marker-site address, placement details and nominator information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a narrative history, supporting documentation, photographs and a map showing marker placement. Do not send original photos.
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Submit To The City
Mail or hand deliver the complete application and materials to the Planning and Zoning Department using the addresses on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Historical Subject Marker Application for?
- It asks the City of Tyler to consider approving an educational marker about a topic in local history. The Historical Preservation Board reviews the request.
- Who can apply for a subject marker?
- Any individual or group may apply. The application requires a narrative history, supporting documentation and photographs; do not send original photos.
- Do I need a notary for the Historical Subject Marker Application?
- No. The form has no notary block or sworn attachment, so the signer simply signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Historical Subject Marker Application?
- Mail it to the Planning and Zoning Department at P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, Texas 75710, or hand deliver it to the Tyler Development Center, 423 W. Ferguson.
Need something notarized?
This Historical Subject Marker Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.