title: How can I create numbered map markers in Google Maps V3?
body: <p>I'm working on a map that has multiple markers on it.</p>
  
  <p>These markers use a custom icon, but I'd also like to add numbers on top. I've seen how this has been accomplished using older versions of the API. How can I do this in V3?</p>
  
  <p>*Note -- the "title" attribute creates a tooltip when you mouseover the marker, but I want something that will be layered on top of the custom image even when you're not hovering on top of it.</p>
  
  <p>Here's the documentation for the marker class, and none of these attributes seem to help: <a href="http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/v3/reference.html#MarkerOptions" rel="noreferrer">http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/v3/reference.html#MarkerOptions</a></p>