Appanoose County Historical & Coal Mining Museum
A Window into the life behind the name
A gravestone records a name and dates—but a life is so much more. Legacy Portals allow families to preserve photographs, obituaries, stories, videos, audio recordings, and family memories on a dedicated webpage linked to a custom-engraved QR code plaque applied to their gravestone.
A simple scan with a smartphone brings a loved one's story to life.
How it works
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Provide your digital photographs, documents, videos, and audio files to the Appanoose County Historical Society.
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We create a personalized memorial webpage with all of the materials provided
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We produce a durable engraved QR code plaque which is provided to the customer.
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The plaque comes with outdoor adhesive, allowing the client to attach it to a monument, marker, or any other memorial location of their choice.
Visitors can easily scan the QR code with their smartphones to access the digital materials.
Digital files are preferred. Scanning and digitization services are available for an additional fee.
What can be included
Your Legacy Portal may contain:
• Family photographs
• Obituaries
• Life stories and biographies
• Family histories
• Audio recordings
• Video clips
• Military records
• Newspaper articles
• Genealogical information
• Special memories and tributes
All content is hosted on the Appanoose County Historical Society website, providing a permanent and accessible record for future generations.
What you will provide
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Provide your digital photographs, documents, videos, and audio files to the Appanoose County Historical Society.
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We create a personalized memorial webpage with all of the materials provided
-
We produce a durable engraved QR code plaque which is provided to the customer.
-
The plaque comes with outdoor adhesive, allowing the client to attach it to a monument, marker, or any other memorial location of their choice.
Visitors can easily scan the QR code with their smartphones to access the digital materials.
Digital files are preferred. Scanning and digitization services are available for an additional fee.
Why choose a Legacy Portal?
A traditional gravestone tells only a small part of a person's story—a name, a birth date, and a death date.
But the memories, accomplishments, personality, photographs, and family history that truly defined their life are often lost with time.
A Legacy Portal memorial allows future generations to discover the person behind the stone. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, researchers, and visitors can view photographs, hear stories, watch videos, and learn about a loved one's life with a simple scan of a QR code.
It transforms a gravesite from a place of remembrance into a lasting legacy.