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

In the Most Savage Naval Engagement at Close Quarters in History

    Hesler Log House

    Completed in 1856, the Hesler Log House typifies the first shelters built by early pioneers. Faced with acres of forest, they cleared their land, built a house with the timber, and planted crops....

    Completed in 1856, the Hesler Log House typifies the first shelters built by early pioneers. Faced with acres of forest, they cleared their land, built a house with the timber, and planted...

    • michigan his...
    • old mission ...
    • log cabin

    Milwaukee Avenue Historic District

    Submitted by @gkatz

    Submitted by @gkatz

      Walter Venning

      Walter Venning was an outstanding British philanthropist who spent many years in early XIX century helping to reform Russian prisons. His effort is remembered with this plaque in St Mary’s Church,...

      Walter Venning was an outstanding British philanthropist who spent many years in early XIX century helping to reform Russian prisons. His effort is remembered with this plaque in St Mary’s Church,...

        Jean de Lattre

          One Hundred Years of Student Self- Government

          THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF  THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA  1887-1987  IN CELEBRATION OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS  OE STUDENT SELF-GOVERNMENT AT  THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY  FEBRUARY 28, 1987

          THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF  THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA  1887-1987  IN CELEBRATION OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS  OE STUDENT SELF-GOVERNMENT AT  THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY  FEBRUARY 28, 1987

            The Original Hass Avocado Tree

              Buckingham Gordon Building

                Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature

                The Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature was built as part of the celebration of Canada's centennial in 1967 and Manitoba's centennial in 1970.Financed by the Government of Canada, the Province of...

                The Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature was built as part of the celebration of Canada's centennial in 1967 and Manitoba's centennial in 1970.Financed by the Government of Canada, the Province...

                • winnipeg
                • manitoba
                • museum
                • "manitoba mu...
                • canada
                • centennial

                Xerophytic Fern Display

                  Judge C. R. Magney State Park

                  "Our state parks are everyman’s country estate." Submitted by @gkatz

                  "Our state parks are everyman’s country estate." Submitted by @gkatz

                    THE HOUSE OF JOHN H. STEVENS

                    From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Jason Riedy, full page.License is Attribution License

                    From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Jason Riedy, full page.License is Attribution License

                      The Ardis Furnace

                      Inventor John T. Jones of Iron Mountain recognized the economic potential of the low-grade iron ore of the Upper Peninsula. He developed a method for processing the ore and built an experimental...

                      Inventor John T. Jones of Iron Mountain recognized the economic potential of the low-grade iron ore of the Upper Peninsula. He developed a method for processing the ore and built an...

                      • michigan
                      • michigan his...

                      Delhi Bridge / Delhi Bridge

                      The Delhi Bridge was one of many Pratt through truss iron bridges built to order by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, between 1876 and 1899 to span the Huron River. It was listed in...

                      The Delhi Bridge was one of many Pratt through truss iron bridges built to order by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, between 1876 and 1899 to span the Huron River. It was listed...

                      • michigan
                      • michigan his...

                      Modesta Avila

                        131130-6148 Morganton

                        From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by WashuOtaku, full page.License is Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

                        From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by WashuOtaku, full page.License is Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

                          Gen. Samuel Milroy 1780~1845 & The Milroy Family

                          From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution-ShareAlike License

                          From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution- ShareAlike License

                            Douglas Shortley

                            In memory of Eagle Scout Douglas Shortley. Gave his life in the service of his country. Vietnam 1970.Submitted by @gkatz

                            In memory of Eagle Scout Douglas Shortley. Gave his life in the service of his country. Vietnam 1970.Submitted by @gkatz

                              Maxwell House Hotel

                              Maxwell House Hotel on Wikipedia.Submitted by @SturmyWeather

                              Maxwell House Hotel on Wikipedia.Submitted by @SturmyWeather

                              • nashville
                              • maxwell
                              • overton
                              • 1859
                              • johnson
                              • hayes
                              • cleveland
                              • roosevelt
                              • mckinley
                              • taft
                              • wilson

                              John Loony House

                              The plaque doesn't note that the Looneys were slave owners. The house was heavily damaged by a fire in August 6, 2022. Submitted by @athikers_bob

                              The plaque doesn't note that the Looneys were slave owners. The house was heavily damaged by a fire in August 6, 2022. Submitted by @athikers_bob