ELGIN HISTORIC MARKER PROGRAM The City of Elgin Offers the Historic Marker Program to recognize local landmarks, encourage historic preservation and to increase community awareness of our Heritage. The Elgin Historic Review Board and the Elgin Historical Association worked together to develop the program which is modeled after the maker program with the Texas Historical Commission.  Marker applications are provided for structures , cemeteries, churches or synagogues, and events. Historic Markers are purchased by the applicants for all approved Historic Landmark Applications. Below you will find the tools for submitting a request for a marker. Application forms, marker research guides for each area as well as a guide for submitting the application request.  The process allows for applications to be submitted at any time.  Applications received by January 15 annually will be considered for an award in that year. Applications will be reviewed by the historical marker committee composed of representatives from the Elgin Historical Association and the Historic Review Board.  This committee will make recommendations to the Historic Review Board or Planning and Zoning Commission and recommendation from there to City Council.  In addition to the Historical Marker applicants may also purchase a Story Marker. For additional information or assistance in applying for a marker please contact the Parks & Community Development Department at 512.281.5724 PreApplication Form Steps for Submitting a Request for a Marker Research Guide for Structures Research Guide for Churches/Synagogues Research Guide for Cemeteries Research Guide for Events Take a tour of Historic Elgin Click Here for Printable PDF Guide Or Contact the Chamber for Group Tours Visit Historic Downtown Elgin