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

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...

            • subway
            • brooklyn

            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

              Alameda Vietnam Veterans

                Herbert Stovall

                IN MEMORY LIEUTENANT HERBERT B. STOVALL FOR TWENTY TWO YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AND GIVNG HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AUGUST 16, 1995

                IN MEMORY LIEUTENANT HERBERT B. STOVALL FOR TWENTY TWO YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AND GIVNG HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AUGUST 16, 1995

                  Auburn Started

                  AUBURN STARTED WHEN CLAUDE CHANA FOUND GOLD NEAR HERE MAY 16. 1848 PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

                  AUBURN STARTED WHEN CLAUDE CHANA FOUND GOLD NEAR HERE MAY 16. 1848 PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

                    Claude Chana

                    CLAUDE CHANA ADVENTURER AND FIRST FRUIT RANCHER IN PLACER COUNTY. IN 1848 HE FOUND GOLD IN THE AUBURN RAVINE, WHICH LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF A MIN- ING CAMP THAT LATER BECAME AUBURN

                    CLAUDE CHANA ADVENTURER AND FIRST FRUIT RANCHER IN PLACER COUNTY. IN 1848 HE FOUND GOLD IN THE AUBURN RAVINE, WHICH LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF A MIN- ING CAMP THAT LATER BECAME AUBURN

                    • gold
                    • ecv
                    • gold rush

                    Historic Denham Springs

                      This small “pocket” park was renovated by the Denham Springs Main Street organization and community partners. Members of the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association painted the mural using...

                      This small “pocket” park was renovated by the Denham Springs Main Street organization and community partners. Members of the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association painted the mural...

                    • louisiana
                    • livingston parish

                    Why was Fort Buhlow Built?

                      Why was Fort Buhlow built? Fort Buhlow was built in response to rumors that the Union Army was going to attack the Red River in the spring of 1865. General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of the...

                      Why was Fort Buhlow built? Fort Buhlow was built in response to rumors that the Union Army was going to attack the Red River in the spring of 1865. General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of...

                    • louisiana
                    • civil war
                    • fortification

                    California Stamp Mill

                      Bob and Dorothy Laben

                        Vernon Lust

                          Russian Column

                          Representing several elements of Russian architecture, including a transition from square to round with heavier elements at the bottom to lighter and more ornate above, and with the famous onion...

                          Representing several elements of Russian architecture, including a transition from square to round with heavier elements at the bottom to lighter and more ornate above, and with the famous onion...

                          • louisiana
                          • new orleans
                          • architecture

                          Albany World War Veterans 1926

                            Persian Column

                            The unicorn has been used by many cultures and religions to express special qualities of strength and free spirit. Drinking from its horn was believed to cure a variety of diseases.

                            The unicorn has been used by many cultures and religions to express special qualities of strength and free spirit. Drinking from its horn was believed to cure a variety of diseases.

                            • louisiana
                            • new orleans
                            • architecture

                            South Asian Column

                            Designed to capture the essential flavor of Buddhist cultures, the curving metal swinging away from the column represents the cobra, a symbol of the importance of change and taking control of...

                            Designed to capture the essential flavor of Buddhist cultures, the curving metal swinging away from the column represents the cobra, a symbol of the importance of change and taking control...

                            • louisiana
                            • new orleans
                            • architecture