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Make a Gift to Preserve Rutherford County’s History

Every historic marker tells a story—of the people, homes, and moments that shaped Rutherford County. Your donation helps ensure these stories remain visible and remembered for generations to come. Gifts to the Rutherford County APTA support the research, documentation, placement, repair, and replacement of historic markers, as well as educational programs that bring our local history to life.

Designate Your Gift - Donors may choose to direct their contribution toward a specific preservation effort.

Sponsor a Historic Marker - Help fund a new historic marker at a qualifying home or site that meets APTA criteria. Marker sponsorship ensures that an important place in Rutherford County is permanently recognized and its story shared with the community.

Restore or Replace a Marker - Over time, weather and age can take their toll. Your gift can support the repair or replacement of an existing marker, helping preserve these important historical signposts.

Honor or Remember Someone Special - Donations may also be made in honor or memory of a loved one, a family name, or someone who has contributed to the history of Rutherford County. Designated gifts can help sponsor a marker or support preservation work while recognizing a meaningful legacy.

Your generosity ensures that the stories of Rutherford County—its homes, families, and history—continue to be seen, shared, and remembered.

What Your Gift Can Do - Every contribution helps protect Rutherford County’s history and keep the stories behind our historic homes and sites visible to the community.

• $100 – Helps fund the repairs and maintenance of an existing historic marker

• $500 – Covers the cost of producing a new historic marker for a qualifying home or site

• $1,000+ – Helps expand preservation efforts and repair and replace multiple historic markers across Rutherford County

No matter the amount, your gift helps ensure that the places, people, and stories that shaped Rutherford County are not lost to time. Together, we can preserve the stories that built our community.

Make an Impact Today

3.5% Cover the Fee

Your gift is completely tax deductible. Rutherford County Chapter of APTA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit (EIN: 85-1049752).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, Rutherford County Chapter of APTA is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit (EIN: 85-1049752) and your contributions are tax deductible.

  • Any contributions not designated in the donation form will go toward the repair and replacement of existing markers in need or toward new markers. Donations will also be used for hosting educational and social events for members and any operational expenses we may incur.

  • Yes! We’d love to have you become an APTA Rutherford member and see how your passion for history and preserving Rutherford County could benefit the organization.

  • We accept all donations, no matter the size!

  • Yes! Please indicate on the donation form.