Historical Markers
GIS File Name
HISTORICAL_HistoricalMarkers
Description
This point layer contains locations of six types of historical markers throughout Cambridge, including blue oval historic markers, African American Heritage Trail markers, North Cambridge historic markers, granite tombstone markers, cast-iron markers, and Cambridge History Stations. The markers commemorate significant sites, events, buildings, and prominent figures in Cambridge history. A list of historical markers was created and is maintained by the Cambridge Historical Commission. Cambridge founded its historical marker program in 1976.
Purpose
Created for general use within the Cambridge Historical Commission and for map production.
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Last Modified
02-02-2021
Attributes
| Name |
Type Details |
Description |
| ADDRESS |
type: String
width: 75
precision: 0 |
Closest address to marker |
| DESCRIPTION |
type: String
width: 75
precision: 0 |
Location description |
| NAME |
type: String
width: 75
precision: 0 |
Name of the feature |
| NEIGHBORHOOD |
type: String
width: 25
precision: 0 |
Neighborhood |
| MARKER_TYPE |
type: String
width: 25
precision: 0 |
Type of historical marker |
| CREATED_USER |
type: String
width: 255
precision: 0 |
|
| CREATED_DATE |
type: Date
width: 8
precision: 0 |
|
| LAST_EDITED_USER |
type: String
width: 255
precision: 0 |
|
| LAST_EDITED_DATE |
type: Date
width: 8
precision: 0 |
|
Coordinate System
NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts Mainland FIPS 2001 Feet