Signs of Our Time
Have you ever stopped to read a historical marker as you traveled across the US? Perhaps you’ve wondered if there was more to the story.
This podcast seeks to reveal the story behind the story from America's roadside historical markers. We explore the facts and sometimes quirky and unusual background information making our heritage even more fascinating.
Let me know if you have an unusual historical marker we can explore. americanhistoricalmarkers@gmail.com
Signs of Our Time
Latest Episodes
Kowaliga - The Bridge, Cabin, and the stories Beneath the Surface
Today, we journey into the heart of Alabama, where the waters of Lake Martin flow beneath the shadow of Kowaliga Bridge, a place where steel and timber meet memory and music. For many, it is simply a crossing over beautiful Southern waters. But...
Under Water Historical Marker
Beneath the clear waters of the Florida Keys rests the story of a mighty ship once caught in the fury of nature.In 1733, the San Pedro, part of Spain’s great treasure fleet, was driven onto the reefs by a devastating hurricane, ...
A Name You Won’t Forget, A Story Worth Telling
In this episode I explore the story behind the story of one of America's most unusual named cities. We're going to learn about the story behind the name of the town, Toad Suck, Arkansas. Yes… Toad. Suck.Now before you reach f...
Riding Against Time, The Story of the Pony Express
Before instant messages and smartphones, connection came at a gallop. In this episode of Signs of Our Time, we explore the legendary Pony Express, a daring mail system that carried messages across nearly 2,000 miles in just 10 da...
The Marshall to Shreveport Stagecoach Road
They say if you stand along this old road at dusk… you can still hear it. Hoofbeats. Wheels turning. A stagecoach that never arrived. Today on Signs of Our Time, we explore the mystery, and the message of the Marshall–Shrev...
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