EASTON, Pa. — One of Easton’s most colorful landmarks is set to make history.
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has approved a new historical marker recognizing Crayola crayons, celebrating a brand that has brightened childhoods and classrooms across the country for more than a century.
The Crayola marker is among 45 newly approved historical markers statewide, part of an initiative commemorating more than 350 years of Pennsylvania history and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
Although an exact location has not been finalized, officials with the Historical Marker Program said they plan to place the sign as close as possible to Crayola’s original site in Easton. The company was founded in the city in 1903 and remains a cornerstone of its identity, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to the Crayola Experience downtown.
Installation of the markers and related dedication ceremonies is expected to begin in 2026 and continue throughout the year.
“Pennsylvania’s historical markers are more than roadside signs — they are living touchpoints that connect people with the stories of our past,” said Pennsylvania Tourism Deputy Secretary Anne Ryan. “Each marker helps drive tourism by turning our history into meaningful experiences that bring people to Pennsylvania and keep them coming back.”
Other newly approved markers will recognize figures such as baseball legend Roberto Clemente, Lancaster County pioneer Marie Ferree and Delaware County illustrator Sarah Stilwell Weber. Sites tied to the Underground Railroad and the landmark Pennsylvania Coal Company v. Mahon case are also among those receiving recognition.
“Each marker is a testament to the remarkable individuals and events that have shaped our state and our nation,” said PHMC Executive Director Andrea Lowery. “We are proud to expand this program and continue our mission of preserving and interpreting Pennsylvania’s history for future generations.”
