Beacon Field Airport, located in Alexandria, VA, is a historically significant site that is part of Virginia's state historical highway marker program. With over 2,500 markers erected throughout the state, the program aims to educate the public about Virginia's rich history and cultural heritage. Established in 1927, the program highlights individuals, events, and places of regional, statewide, or national significance. Managed by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and the Virginia Department of Transportation, the program ensures the installation and maintenance of these markers, providing residents and visitors with a deeper understanding of Virginia's past.
As the oldest historical marker program in the nation, Beacon Field Airport's markers, featuring black lettering against a silver background, are easily recognizable along Virginia's roadways. Originally created by the Conservation and Economic Development Commission, the responsibility for installing and maintaining the markers was later transferred to the Virginia Department of Highways and then to the Virginia Landmarks Commission. Today, the Virginia Department of Transportation plays a vital role in managing the program. Visitors can explore the marker program's database, sponsor new markers, or report missing or damaged markers to Jennifer R. Loux, the Highway Marker Program Manager. The removal or damage of these markers without proper authorization is considered a felony under the Code of Virginia.
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