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HISTORY
The Blue Star Memorial Marker Program of the National Garden Clubs,
Inc. began in 1945 to honor the men and women serving in the Armed
Forces during World War II. The name was chosen for the star on flags
displayed in homes and businesses denoting a family member serving.
Garden clubs pictured a ribbon of living memorial plantings traversing
every state. The designation of Blue Star Highways was achieved through
petitions to the state legislatures and cooperation with the
Departments of Transportation. A uniform marker was designed to
identify the Highways.
The Blue Star Memorial Program grew to extend thousands of miles across
continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. All men and women who have
served, are serving, or will serve in the Armed Forces of the United
States are included.
Markers continue to be dedicated each year on highways, Veterans’
facilities, National Cemeteries, parks, and civic and historic sites,
showing our appreciation for those who defend our country.
No marker may bear an individual’s name. These markers are designed to
pay tribute to the Armed Forces as a whole.
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PROCEDURE
- A garden club votes to have a marker. An
appropriate location is selected and the type of marker for that
location is chosen.
- Contact the State Blue Star Memorial Chairman for
forms and instructions.
- Contact local or state authority responsible for
location.
- Send order form and check to State Blue Star
Memorial Chairman for processing.
- Clubs may solicit other civic organizations to help
with funding, construction, planting, and maintenance.
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COSTS: Effective
May 1st, 2010. These prices are good until May 2012
HIGHWAY MARKER - $1250
Overall height when erected is 7’6”. The plate is 41” high by 45” wide.
To be placed on dedicated highways.
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 MEMORIAL
MARKER - $1250 Overall height when erected is 7’6”. The plate
is 41” high by 45” wide. To be placed in National Cemeteries, Veterans
Medical Centers, and other civic locations.
BY-WAY MARKER - $410 Plaque
is 12” by 20” (for mounting on masonry or wood). To be placed in civic
gardens, parks and historical sites.
Additional West Coast Shipping Fee $50.00 (any location west of NM, IA,
MO, AR, LA western state lines)
Made of cast aluminum. Allow at least six wks for delivery, after the
order is received by the manufacturer.
A "Guidelines" booklet can be ordered from NGC Member Services for
$5.00, which explains all procedures, including awards available to
clubs.
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