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

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...

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      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...

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      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

                Paul Bunyan and Babe

                Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, with 6 year old for scale. Bemidji, MN. #alwaysreadtheplaque https://t.co/tFGYyVNNQC TweetSubmitted by @gkatz

                Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, with 6 year old for scale. Bemidji, MN. #alwaysreadtheplaque https://t.co/tFGYyVNNQC TweetSubmitted by @gkatz

                  Birthplace of Aretha Franklin

                  Submitted by @IamVitaPresley

                  Submitted by @IamVitaPresley

                    The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Rotary International

                      Le poete Allemand Friedrich Holderlin

                        Palacio de Mineria

                          William Armstrong Rifled Muzzle Loading Fortress Gun

                          Small plaque at the bottom reads:'Sir William Armstrong Rifled Muzzle loading gun 1867Originally installed at Port GerribrandWilliamstown City Council...

                          Small plaque at the bottom reads:'Sir William Armstrong Rifled Muzzle loading gun 1867Originally installed at Port GerribrandWilliamstown City Council...

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                          • victoria
                          • weapon
                          • gun
                          • warfare
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                          Replica of 1892 Incandescent Gas Lamp

                          Plaque reads:'Replica of 1892 Incandescent Gas LampReplica reinstated as part of restoration of historic Nelson Place. Original lamp was one of two improved-style lamps erected in the 1890's....

                          Plaque reads:'Replica of 1892 Incandescent Gas LampReplica reinstated as part of restoration of historic Nelson Place. Original lamp was one of two improved-style lamps erected in the...

                            This Monument Illuminates Life

                            Plaque reads:'This monument illuminates life.This monument will be illuminated for two consecutive nights each time a government around the world decides to abolish the death penalty or when a...

                            Plaque reads:'This monument illuminates life.This monument will be illuminated for two consecutive nights each time a government around the world decides to abolish the death penalty or when...

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                            San Juan Pablo II

                              D. Jesus Langarica