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:

World War I Ended Here

  For more information, read Peter Genovese's article and this other article.

  For more information, read Peter Genovese's article and this other article.

  • wwi
  • new jersey
  • traffic circle

Cozza Circle

COZZA CIRCLE NAMED IN MEMORY OF TWO SOMERVILLE BROTHERS KILLED IN ACTION DURING WORLD WAR IITECHNICAL SARGEANT VICTOR J. COZZA11-14-18 -- 11-25-43ANDSTAFF SARGEANT SALVATORE E. COZZA12-29-21 --...

COZZA CIRCLE NAMED IN MEMORY OF TWO SOMERVILLE BROTHERS KILLED IN ACTION DURING WORLD WAR IITECHNICAL SARGEANT VICTOR J. COZZA11-14-18 -- 11-25-43ANDSTAFF SARGEANT SALVATORE E. COZZA12-29-21 --...

  • somerville
  • massachusetts
  • wwii

God's Free Gift to Man and Beast

"GOD'S FREE GIFT TO MAN AND BEAST---PRESENTED BYH. D. COGSWELL D. D. S. OF SAN FRANCISCOTO THE CITIZENS OF PAWTUCKET AND CENTRAL FALLS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS FOREVER"   Kathrinne Duffy write a...

"GOD'S FREE GIFT TO MAN AND BEAST---PRESENTED BYH. D. COGSWELL D. D. S. OF SAN FRANCISCOTO THE CITIZENS OF PAWTUCKET AND CENTRAL FALLS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS FOREVER"   Kathrinne Duffy write...

  • pawtucket
  • central falls
  • rhode island
  • water fountain
  • fountain
  • 99pi
  • drinking fountain

War Animals

DEDICATED TO ALL WAR ANIMALS THEY ALSO SERVED   LEST WE FORGET   An article about the dedication of the plaque is here.

DEDICATED TO ALL WAR ANIMALS THEY ALSO SERVED   LEST WE FORGET   An article about the dedication of the plaque is here.

  • war
  • animals
  • austraila
  • toowoomba

Yuri Gagarin

  Submitted by ‏@ThatJoelfella.

  Submitted by ‏@ThatJoelfella.

  • cosmonaut
  • gagarin
  • yuri gagarin
  • manchester

Temperance Water Fountain

ERECTED 1891 TOTAL ABSTINENCE IS THE WAY TO HANDLETHE ALCOHOL PROBLEM   Submitted by @RaminRahimian. Here's that public water fountain in do Article about the fountain from Sonoma Library.   99...

ERECTED 1891 TOTAL ABSTINENCE IS THE WAY TO HANDLETHE ALCOHOL PROBLEM   Submitted by @RaminRahimian. Here's that public water fountain in do Article about the fountain from Sonoma Library.   99...

  • bay area
  • california
  • petaluma
  • water fountain
  • fountain
  • 99pi
  • drinking fountain

Black Horse Tavern

THE SITE OF THE BLACK HORSE TAVERN, WHERE MET THE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY IN 1775.   Now the site of a BP station.

THE SITE OF THE BLACK HORSE TAVERN, WHERE MET THE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY IN 1775.   Now the site of a BP station.

    Mayor Bosco

    MayorBosco1981 - 1994   Wikipedia page Submitted by @jqmcd

    MayorBosco1981 - 1994   Wikipedia page Submitted by @jqmcd

    • bay area
    • california
    • sunol

    Sunol

    SUNOL NAMED IN HONOR OF ANTONIO MARIA SUNOL, MERCHANT, NAVAL MAN ANDCATTLEBARRON, WHO ACQUIRED A SPANISH/MEXICAN LAND GRANT IN 1840. ALONG WITH THE VAST RANCHING AND FERTILE FARMLANDS, COAL AND...

    SUNOL NAMED IN HONOR OF ANTONIO MARIA SUNOL, MERCHANT, NAVAL MAN ANDCATTLEBARRON, WHO ACQUIRED A SPANISH/MEXICAN LAND GRANT IN 1840. ALONG WITH THE VAST RANCHING AND FERTILE FARMLANDS, COAL...

    • bay area
    • california
    • sunol
    • ecv

    First Chiropractic Adjustment

    First Chiropractic Adjustment Here at Brady and Second Streets, in the former Ryan Building, is the site of the first chiropractic adjustment. On September 18, 1895, Daniel David Palmer, who was...

    First Chiropractic Adjustment Here at Brady and Second Streets, in the former Ryan Building, is the site of the first chiropractic adjustment. On September 18, 1895, Daniel David Palmer, who...

    • chiropractic
    • davenport
    • iowa

    First Professional (American) Football Game

    In the field south of this site on July 4th, 1895 the Michigan Rushers, a local team, played the first professional football game in Michigan, and possibly in the U.S.   This marker was placed by...

    In the field south of this site on July 4th, 1895 the Michigan Rushers, a local team, played the first professional football game in Michigan, and possibly in the U.S.   This marker was placed...

      The University of London's Apologies

      Apparently the University of London decided to build on top of Russell's estate without informing them of the plans for the buildings. It was only after the buildings had been completed that they...

      Apparently the University of London decided to build on top of Russell's estate without informing them of the plans for the buildings. It was only after the buildings had been completed that...

        Wait Block

        VERMONT, BENNINGTON COUNTY, Wait Block, Near jct. of Main and Bonnet Sts., Manchester Center Village, Manchester, 96001327, LISTED, 11/07/96. This is the listing as it appears on the web page of...

        VERMONT, BENNINGTON COUNTY, Wait Block, Near jct. of Main and Bonnet Sts., Manchester Center Village, Manchester, 96001327, LISTED, 11/07/96. This is the listing as it appears on the web page of...

        • national his...
        • wait block
        • manchester
        • vermont

        Vermont's Interstate Highway System

        "This monument depicting the interstate highway system in Vermont is dedicated to the men and women who contributed to the planning, designing and building of this magnificent transportation...

        "This monument depicting the interstate highway system in Vermont is dedicated to the men and women who contributed to the planning, designing and building of this magnificent...

        • highway system
        • vermont
        • map
        • roads

        James Lick's Francis Scott Key Statue

        James Lick was apparently a big fan of Francis Scott Key: "TO FRANCIS SCOTT KEY AUTHOR OF THE NATIONAL SONG THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY JAMES LICK OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA"

        James Lick was apparently a big fan of Francis Scott Key: "TO FRANCIS SCOTT KEY AUTHOR OF THE NATIONAL SONG THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY JAMES LICK OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA"

        • bay area
        • california
        • san francisco
        • golden gate park

        Mostly On Picnic Specials

        1884 [TRAIN PICTURE] 1903 CALIFORNIA & NEVADA RAILROAD A 3 FOOT NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD STARTING ON LAND OWNED BY JOSEPH S. EMERY. LATER PRESIDENT, AND FOUNDER OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE. THE LINE...

        1884 [TRAIN PICTURE] 1903 CALIFORNIA & NEVADA RAILROAD A 3 FOOT NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD STARTING ON LAND OWNED BY JOSEPH S. EMERY. LATER PRESIDENT, AND FOUNDER OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE. THE...

        • amtrak
        • bay area
        • california
        • emeryville
        • railroad
        • train
        • amtrack

        Of the Boys of this District

        A tiny monument tucked into the corner of North Oakland. The school it is located on built their perimeter fence around it. Full monument

        A tiny monument tucked into the corner of North Oakland. The school it is located on built their perimeter fence around it. Full monument

        • bay area
        • oakland
        • california
        • wwi

        Beadle Azalea Garden

        THIS AZALEA GARDEN DESIGNED AND PLANTEDBYCHAUNCEY DELOS DEADLEIS NAMED IN HIS HONORIN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF HIS FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL AND LOYAL SERVICEAS SUPERINTENDENT OF BILTMORE ESTATETO...

        THIS AZALEA GARDEN DESIGNED AND PLANTEDBYCHAUNCEY DELOS DEADLEIS NAMED IN HIS HONORIN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF HIS FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL AND LOYAL SERVICEAS SUPERINTENDENT OF BILTMORE ESTATETO...

        • ashville
        • biltmore
        • north carolina
        • azalea
        • beadle

        Birthplace of American Forestry

        Birthplace of American Forestry George W Vanterbilt, following the recommendation of landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmsted, was the first American landowner to implement scientific forestry,...

        Birthplace of American Forestry George W Vanterbilt, following the recommendation of landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmsted, was the first American landowner to implement scientific forestry,...

        • ashville
        • biltmore
        • north carolina
        • forestry

        Frederick Law Olmsted At Biltmore

        Fredrick Law Olmstead Biltmore Estate Landscape Architect 1822 - 1903 As work progressed on Biltmore Estate, his last and largest private project, Frederick Law Olmstead observed, "It is a great...

        Fredrick Law Olmstead Biltmore Estate Landscape Architect 1822 - 1903 As work progressed on Biltmore Estate, his last and largest private project, Frederick Law Olmstead observed, "It is a great...

        • ashville
        • biltmore
        • north carolina
        • olmsted