A gigantic map of all the cool plaques in the world. A project of 99% Invisible.
Explore the nearly 25,000 worldwide plaques on the Big Map big map screenshot
The most recent plaques:

Old Choctaw Trail

Only official state road in Washington Parish until 1843. Choctaw Indians cut trail for trade with tribes in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Biloxi, & Mobile. White man believed to have used trail as...

Only official state road in Washington Parish until 1843. Choctaw Indians cut trail for trade with tribes in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Biloxi, & Mobile. White man believed to have used trail...

  • louisiana
  • native american

Veteran's Park Memorial

DEDICATED TO ALL VETERANS ON 29 MAY 2005  BY THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE  BYRON W. CORDES - TERRY M HAINES - EARL MacPHERSON  ALEN R. MULLIS - JACOB O. SCHOCK - WILLIAM H. SEIBERT ...

DEDICATED TO ALL VETERANS ON 29 MAY 2005  BY THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK COMMITTEE  BYRON W. CORDES - TERRY M HAINES - EARL MacPHERSON  ALEN R. MULLIS - JACOB O. SCHOCK - WILLIAM H. SEIBERT ...

    Los Rios Street Historic District

    • 1794
    • 1946

    Domke Plaza

      Bogalusa's Birthplace

      City was born here in 1906 just west of here on Bogue Lusa Creek bank when tents were set for 1st campsite of Great Southern Lumber Co. Portable sawmill was erected to cut lumber to build town and...

      City was born here in 1906 just west of here on Bogue Lusa Creek bank when tents were set for 1st campsite of Great Southern Lumber Co. Portable sawmill was erected to cut lumber to build town and...

        1st United Methodist Church

        Oldest Methodist Assembly in Slidell. Founded in a brush arbor on Sept. 26, 1887 as Methodist Episcopal Church South. Joined the Louisiana Conference in 1894. Present site dedicated July 16, 1961.

        Oldest Methodist Assembly in Slidell. Founded in a brush arbor on Sept. 26, 1887 as Methodist Episcopal Church South. Joined the Louisiana Conference in 1894. Present site dedicated July 16, 1961.

        • louisiana
        • church

        City of Slidell Centennial

        Nov. 13, 1888 - Nov. 13, 1988   Named for diplomat and U.S. Senator John Slidell of Louisiana by son-in-law Baron Frederic Erlanger, one of the financiers of New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad....

        Nov. 13, 1888 - Nov. 13, 1988   Named for diplomat and U.S. Senator John Slidell of Louisiana by son- in-law Baron Frederic Erlanger, one of the financiers of New Orleans and...

        • louisiana
        • railroad

        Slidell Town Hall and Jail

        Built in 1907, this building replaced the original wooden Jail and Mayor's Office. It was the Town Hall until 1954 and the Jail until 1963.The town's fire engine was located in the addition from...

        Built in 1907, this building replaced the original wooden Jail and Mayor's Office. It was the Town Hall until 1954 and the Jail until 1963.The town's fire engine was located in the addition from...

        • louisiana

        Robert "Bob" Hicks

        (Feb. 20, 1929 - Apr. 12, 2010) Fueled by discriminatory practices & violent intimidation that permeated his community, threatened his family & friends, Mr. Hicks developed an unquenchable thirst...

        (Feb. 20, 1929 - Apr. 12, 2010) Fueled by discriminatory practices & violent intimidation that permeated his community, threatened his family & friends, Mr. Hicks developed an unquenchable thirst...

        • louisiana
        • civil rights
        • african american

        Kinder, Louisiana

        Named for James A. Kinder, who received a homestead certificate for land in 1892. Kansas City, Watkins, and Gulf Railway arrived in 1890. Kinder was incorporated as a village in 1903. Patrick E....

        Named for James A. Kinder, who received a homestead certificate for land in 1892. Kansas City, Watkins, and Gulf Railway arrived in 1890. Kinder was incorporated as a village in 1903. Patrick E....

        • louisiana

        Herbert Osborn Dickerson

        2/28/1907 - 12/4/1964 Herbert O. Dickerson, son of Osborne and Mary Dickerson, was born at their home on Paul Lane near Brusly, Louisiana, and raised in that area throughout his life except for...

        2/28/1907 - 12/4/1964 Herbert O. Dickerson, son of Osborne and Mary Dickerson, was born at their home on Paul Lane near Brusly, Louisiana, and raised in that area throughout his life except for...

          Great Louisiana Maneuvers' Blue Army Headquarters

          The United States Army GHQ (General Headquarters) Maneuvers of 1941 were held throughout western Louisiana. These important war games helped to prepare the Army for its future involvement in W. W....

          The United States Army GHQ (General Headquarters) Maneuvers of 1941 were held throughout western Louisiana. These important war games helped to prepare the Army for its future involvement in W. W....

          • louisiana
          • wwii

          The Old Church

          THE OLD CHURCH PORTLAND'S OLDEST CHURCH BUILDING ON ITS ORIGINAL SITE IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF CARPENTER GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE. IT WAS DESIGNED BY WARREN WILLIAMS AND BUILT IN 1882 BY CALVARY...

          THE OLD CHURCH PORTLAND'S OLDEST CHURCH BUILDING ON ITS ORIGINAL SITE IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF CARPENTER GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE. IT WAS DESIGNED BY WARREN WILLIAMS AND BUILT IN 1882 BY...

          • oregon
          • portland
          • chuch
          • 1882

          Standish House

          HERE STOOD THE HOUSE WHERE CAPTAIN MYLES STANDISH LIVED AND DIED Submitted by @RoadTripNE.

          HERE STOOD THE HOUSE WHERE CAPTAIN MYLES STANDISH LIVED AND DIED Submitted by @RoadTripNE.

          • standish
          • massachusetts
          • 1666

          Fanny Craddock 1909-1994

          Submitted by @Geograph_Bob    © Copyright John Davies and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

          Submitted by @Geograph_Bob    © Copyright John Davies and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

          • cookery
          • pechey
          • craddock
          • apthorp

          St. Mary's Episcopal Church

          Services since 1830. Firmly organized in 1846 under leadership of Rev. Saml. Geo. Litton. Admitted into union with Diocese of LA. 1847. Rectory built 1855, the first rectory in the Diocese....

          Services since 1830. Firmly organized in 1846 under leadership of Rev. Saml. Geo. Litton. Admitted into union with Diocese of LA. 1847. Rectory built 1855, the first rectory in the Diocese....

            Cannes Brûlées (Burnt Canes)

            Zone between les Chapitoulas and the Demeuves Concession. 5 leagues above New Orleans along the Mississippi River. From 1708–1819, this name was in use under French, Spanish, and American rule....

            Zone between les Chapitoulas and the Demeuves Concession. 5 leagues above New Orleans along the Mississippi River. From 1708–1819, this name was in use under French, Spanish, and American...

              St. Joseph Gretna

              Father T. Anwander, C.SS.R., with agroup of laymen, organized the motherchurch of West Jefferson in 1857.Previously Redemptorists crossingthe Mississippi from the city ofLafayette had served the...

              Father T. Anwander, C.SS.R., with agroup of laymen, organized the motherchurch of West Jefferson in 1857.Previously Redemptorists crossingthe Mississippi from the city ofLafayette had served the...

              • louisiana
              • church

              Restoration of the castle

              plaque reads: 'Di questo castello antico possesso dei conti della gherardesca intraprese i restauri  il conte Guido Alberto  verso la metà del secolo presente Alberto gherardesca conte di Bolgheri...

              plaque reads: 'Di questo castello antico possesso dei conti della gherardesca intraprese i restauri  il conte Guido Alberto  verso la metà del secolo presente Alberto gherardesca conte di...

              • italy tuscany castle

              Manresa House of Retreats

              Since 1931 The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) have operated a retreat house here for the spiritual development of the laity. The grounds and several of the buildings were the site and home of...

              Since 1931 The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) have operated a retreat house here for the spiritual development of the laity. The grounds and several of the buildings were the site and home...

              • louisiana