783 votes - Travel - First release: 2015-01-25T10:47:54Z
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Texas is home to over 16,000 historical markers. And now there's an app to help you find them! Features: -Onboard marker database means you can browse markers without an Internet connection. -Browse markers by geographic locations including cities and counties. -Browse markers by type, size, and subject. -Browse attractions where markers can be found including cemeteries; state parks; historic districts; etc. -Uses Location Services in the background (optionally) and notifies you when you enter a different Texas county! (Continuous use of GPS may reduce battery life.) -Keep track of marker visits! -Update marker coordinates! (Device with GPS radio required) -Record marker conditions! -Includes conditions of marker where reported. -Includes text for many markers with more being added frequently. -Take new pictures with in-app camera or link to existing pictures from your Photo Library! (Photos not included with app.) -Share your favorite markers via Mail, and iMessage! -Backup your user database to your computer using iTunes File Sharing. Backed up data includes: Markers you’ve checked in at; marker coordinates you’ve captured; favorite markers; flagged markers; shared markers; and markers you’ve browsed in the database. Includes: -Texas Centennial markers and monuments erected in 1936! -Old San Antonio Road markers erected by DAR and the State of Texas in 1918! -San Jacinto Battleground markers erected by DRT and the State of Texas in 1912! -Complete Texas works of Pompeo Coppini! -Selected Texas works of Waldine Tauch, Frank Teich, Elisabet Ney, and others! -Selected DAR bronze plaques! -Blue Star Memorial markers (all the ones we know about.) -New markers erected since 2012!