County Road Memorial Marker Program

In order to control activities within the right-of-way and increase public awareness in regards to highway safety, the Public Works Department has established the Memorial Marker Program to commemorate those who have died as a result of a vehicle related accident on the County Road System.

Each request will be evaluated by county staff in a timely manner and the requestor will be contacted with the results of the evaluation and given a timeline for the installation of a Memorial Marker for their loved one.

The markers will consist of a round 15" diameter aluminum sign panel with white background and black letters mounted to a 5 ft. steel u-channel post. All markers are uniformly inscribed "Drive Safely, In Memory" followed by the deceased's name. They are manufactured at the County sign shop at no cost to the requestor for the construction, installation and maintenance of the markers. They will be allowed to remain on the right-of-way for a minimum of one (1) year, but the Department will reserve the right to have them removed due to construction or other maintenance needs.

More Program Information

For more information on the Memorial Marker Program, please contact:

• Thomas Strom, P. E
• RE: Memorial Marker Program
• 5620 NW 120 Lane
• Gainesville, FL 32653
• Phone: 352-374-5245 x1271
• Fax: 352-337-6243
• tstrom@alachuacounty.us​

Memorial Marker Request Form

To request a Memorial Marker, please fill in the request form below and an email will be sent to our office to review your request. Requests for memorial markers must be made by immediate family members or friends, with requests from friends requiring the approval of the deceased's immediate family.

Please click here to print a form.