an historic vs a historic :

an historic or a historic

You should use “an” before a word beginning with an “H” only if the “H”is not pronounced: “an honest effort”; it’s properly “a historic event”though many sophisticated speakers somehow prefer the sound of “anhistoric,” so that version is not likely to get you into any realtrouble.

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  • Historic home gets upgrade
    By SARAH WILLIAMS Special to The Press DRESDEN — A historic house is getting a makeover, and residents seem excited about the restoration of the former Moran House located at 151 South Cedar St.
    June 14, 2013 - Weakley County Press
  • Historic cancer study seeks local participants
    PARK HILLS – St. Francois and surrounding county residents will have the opportunity to participate in a historic study that the American Cancer Society says will have the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations.
    June 13, 2013 - Park Hills Daily Journal