landmark

An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).

A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.

Anyone have any weird landmarks they often remember seeing along roads in the olden days?

A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance.

Founded in 1876 by disheartened gold prospectors, today downtown Rapid City is a mix of historic landmarks such as the 1928 Hotel Alex Johnson and the 1912 Elks Theatre, along with restaurants, coffee shops, specialty stores, boutiques and art galleries that reflect the busy modern city.

A major event or discovery.

an important landmark in human history

a landmark paper in neurosurgery

To officially designate a site or building as a landmark.

St Mary's Church stands on the north side of the village, a building of flint and stone with a 140 ft high steeple that landmarks one of the most beautiful churches in Suffolk.

“Permitted demolition or stripping rarely occurs on landmarked buildings,” she said. Ms. de Bourbon also noted that the city already requires the Buildings Department to hold permits for 40 days for “calendared” properties — those currently under landmarks consideration — so the commission has a chance to designate them.