A gigantic map of all the cool plaques in the world. A project of 99% Invisible.

Cascade District Garden Club

    Lolita

    • ashland

    Bill Anderson

    • ashland

    Allan Grosh

    • ashland

    Abraham Lincoln, Ashland

    • ashland

    Jacob Thompson Pioneer of 1847

    • ashland

    Winburn Way Bridge

    • ashland

    Willing Car Park

      St. Augustine Catholic Church

      In 1716 Franciscan missionaries held the first Catholic services in this vicinity. For many years Catholics in San Augustine were without leadership until 1847 when the Diocese of Galveston...

      In 1716 Franciscan missionaries held the first Catholic services in this vicinity. For many years Catholics in San Augustine were without leadership until 1847 when the Diocese of...

      • texas
      • church
      • religion

      San Augustine County Jail

      This 1919 County Jailhouse is a two-story rectangular building with symmetrical facades and minimal classical detailing. It was built from portions of an earlier 1882 jail including its bars,...

      This 1919 County Jailhouse is a two-story rectangular building with symmetrical facades and minimal classical detailing. It was built from portions of an earlier 1882 jail including its bars,...

      • texas
      • jail
      • historic building

      San Augustine County Courthouse

      When the town of San Augustine was platted in 1834, this property was reserved for the public square, but it was another 20 years before the first courthouse was constructed here.San Augustine was...

      When the town of San Augustine was platted in 1834, this property was reserved for the public square, but it was another 20 years before the first courthouse was constructed here.San Augustine was...

      • texas
      • government
      • courthouse

      United Methodist Historic Site No. 216

      This marker was approved by the 1989 Texas Annual Conference and authorized by the General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church.The site of the original church is...

      This marker was approved by the 1989 Texas Annual Conference and authorized by the General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church.The site of the original church is...

      • texas
      • church
      • religion

      First United Methodist Church of San Augustine

      The Rev. Littleton Fowler (1803-1846), one of the first Methodist missionaries sent to the Republic of Texas, came to San Augustine in October 1837. Within two weeks, a lot was given across the...

      The Rev. Littleton Fowler (1803-1846), one of the first Methodist missionaries sent to the Republic of Texas, came to San Augustine in October 1837. Within two weeks, a lot was given across...

      • texas church
      • religion

      John L. Sullivan

      Defeated Jake Kilrain for heavyweight championship in a 75 round fight on July 8, 1889, at Richburg, 3 miles southwest of this spot. This was the last official bare-knuckle bout.

      Defeated Jake Kilrain for heavyweight championship in a 75 round fight on July 8, 1889, at Richburg, 3 miles southwest of this spot. This was the last official bare-knuckle bout.

      • mississippi
      • sports
      • boxing

      Bonhomie

      These buildings are the remnants of Bonhomie, a company-owned sawmill town that thrived from 1915 to 1938. The Tatum Lumber Company established a mill here in 1915, drawing laborers and their...

      These buildings are the remnants of Bonhomie, a company-owned sawmill town that thrived from 1915 to 1938. The Tatum Lumber Company established a mill here in 1915, drawing laborers and...

      • mississippi
      • lumber industry
      • sawmill
      • mill town

      Old Hattiesburg High School

      Under the direction of Principal J.T. Wallace, this building was Hattiesburg's High School from 1922 to 1959. Built in 1911, the structure acquired its present form when enlarged and remodeled in...

      Under the direction of Principal J.T. Wallace, this building was Hattiesburg's High School from 1922 to 1959. Built in 1911, the structure acquired its present form when enlarged and remodeled in...

      • mississippi
      • education

      Tiger Bend Archaeological Site 16EBR217

      American Indians lived here 600-700 years ago. This site was a small village that included a small dome-shaped mound and living area. Archaeologists found materials they left behind, including...

      American Indians lived here 600-700 years ago. This site was a small village that included a small dome-shaped mound and living area. Archaeologists found materials they left behind, including...

      • louisiana
      • native americans

      Old State Capitol

      The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott launched on June 13, 1953. It was a historic move by black residents who were seeking fair treatment from the local bus company. They comprised 80% of the city bus...

      The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott launched on June 13, 1953. It was a historic move by black residents who were seeking fair treatment from the local bus company. They comprised 80% of the city...

      • louisiana
      • civil rights
      • african american

      Jerusalem Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

      Blacks in San Augustine worshiped together as early as 1845 when two slaves known as Sutton and Bartlett were granted licenses to preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They built a...

      Blacks in San Augustine worshiped together as early as 1845 when two slaves known as Sutton and Bartlett were granted licenses to preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They built...

      • texas
      • church
      • religion

      M60 Main Battle Tank

      Country of Origin: United States of AmericaCrew: 4Armament: One 105mm Gun;One 7.62 mm Machine-Gun co-axial with main armament; One 0.5in Anti-Aircraft machine-gun in commanders cupola.Dimensions:...

      Country of Origin: United States of AmericaCrew: 4Armament: One 105mm Gun;One 7.62 mm Machine-Gun co-axial with main armament; One 0.5in Anti- Aircraft machine-gun in commanders cupola.Dimensions:...

      • louisiana
      • military
      • tank