Historic Medallion Program

Purpose
In 2012, the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) adopted an official Historic Medallion that can be displayed on Local Landmarks and Contributing Properties for the purpose of increasing awareness of the City’s cultural and historical assets. It is the intent of the Historic Medallion Program to promote preservation of these assets, while recognizing properties that have a significant value within the community.

Medallion
The medallion is a 10-inch, bronze colored, oval shaped placard that will display (1) the year the structure was constructed, (2) the property number, and (3) the words “Historic Property” and “City of Rockwall”. The medallion is intended to be attached to the structure in a location that is visible from a street or sidewalk.

Future Goals of the Program
The long-term goal of the Historic Medallion Program is to promote heritage tourism and education by creating a historical tour of the City’s Local Landmarks and Contributing Properties. Through the use of the City’s website and the medallions property ID an interested party will be able to reference the historical significance of the property and further their education of our communities’ heritage.

How do I request a Historic Medallion?
In order to be eligible to display a Historic Medallion a property must be classified as a Local Landmark or Contributing Property. If your property meets this requirement, please fill out the application below. You will also be required to attend a Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) meeting to make a formal request to be included in the program. Currently, the program is funded at the owner’s expense and information related to cost will be provided at the time of submitting an application.
Have questions? Contact Us.
Should you have any questions or require additional information concerning the Historic Medallion Program, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (972) 771-7745 or email planning@rockwall.com.