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

Weston Missouri, Home of Buffalo Bill cody

    The Bill of Rights, Little Rock Arkansas

    Placed on December 15, 1991 by the Arkansas Bar Association to commemorate the Bicentennial of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. 

    Placed on December 15, 1991 by the Arkansas Bar Association to commemorate the Bicentennial of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. 

      The Tree That Owns Itself

      The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet (2.4 m) of its base. The tree, also called the Jackson Oak,...

      The Tree That Owns Itself is a white oak tree that, according to legend, has legal ownership of itself and of all land within eight feet (2.4 m) of its base. The tree, also called the Jackson Oak,...

        Presque Isle Perry Monument

        Plaque detailing information regarding the monument to Oliver Perry, the US Naval Commander who defeated a British fleet on Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812.

        Plaque detailing information regarding the monument to Oliver Perry, the US Naval Commander who defeated a British fleet on Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812.

          Leaning Tower of Pisa Complex

          A description of the complex of buildins at the Leaning Tower of Oisa

          A description of the complex of buildins at the Leaning Tower of Oisa

            Remains of Secret WWII Radar Base at the Cape of Good Hope

              Akaka Falls, Big Island Hawaii

              Description of the geology of Akaka Falls, Big Island in Hawaii 

              Description of the geology of Akaka Falls, Big Island in Hawaii 

                Little Mountain Summit, Emigration Pass, Salt Lake City

                Plaque describing the pass through which the Mormons passed on the way into the Valley that would become Salt Lake City

                Plaque describing the pass through which the Mormons passed on the way into the Valley that would become Salt Lake City

                  Abolish Grade Crossings

                  The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

                  The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

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                  Vietnam War

                  VIETNAM WAR 1965 - 1975 IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF OVER 58,000 AMERICANS KILLED IN ACTION FOR THE PEACE, FREEDOM. AND INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH VIETNAM VIETNAMESE UNITY COUNCIL OF THE BAY AREA

                  VIETNAM WAR 1965 - 1975 IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF OVER 58,000 AMERICANS KILLED IN ACTION FOR THE PEACE, FREEDOM. AND INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH VIETNAM VIETNAMESE UNITY COUNCIL OF THE BAY AREA