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

Old Hattiesburg High School

Under the direction of Principal J.T. Wallace, this building was Hattiesburg's High School from 1922 to 1959. Built in 1911, the structure acquired its present form when enlarged and remodeled in...

Under the direction of Principal J.T. Wallace, this building was Hattiesburg's High School from 1922 to 1959. Built in 1911, the structure acquired its present form when enlarged and remodeled in...

  • mississippi
  • education

Tiger Bend Archaeological Site 16EBR217

American Indians lived here 600-700 years ago. This site was a small village that included a small dome-shaped mound and living area. Archaeologists found materials they left behind, including...

American Indians lived here 600-700 years ago. This site was a small village that included a small dome-shaped mound and living area. Archaeologists found materials they left behind, including...

  • louisiana
  • native americans

Old State Capitol

The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott launched on June 13, 1953. It was a historic move by black residents who were seeking fair treatment from the local bus company. They comprised 80% of the city bus...

The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott launched on June 13, 1953. It was a historic move by black residents who were seeking fair treatment from the local bus company. They comprised 80% of the city...

  • louisiana
  • civil rights
  • african american

Jerusalem Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Blacks in San Augustine worshiped together as early as 1845 when two slaves known as Sutton and Bartlett were granted licenses to preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They built a...

Blacks in San Augustine worshiped together as early as 1845 when two slaves known as Sutton and Bartlett were granted licenses to preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They built...

  • texas
  • church
  • religion

M60 Main Battle Tank

Country of Origin: United States of AmericaCrew: 4Armament: One 105mm Gun;One 7.62 mm Machine-Gun co-axial with main armament; One 0.5in Anti-Aircraft machine-gun in commanders cupola.Dimensions:...

Country of Origin: United States of AmericaCrew: 4Armament: One 105mm Gun;One 7.62 mm Machine-Gun co-axial with main armament; One 0.5in Anti- Aircraft machine-gun in commanders cupola.Dimensions:...

  • louisiana
  • military
  • tank

The Legacy of Catholicism

Catholicism has played a central role throughout the history of the Cane River region, with its emergence rooted in French and Spanish Colonial-era claims to the territory. Although many other...

Catholicism has played a central role throughout the history of the Cane River region, with its emergence rooted in French and Spanish Colonial- era claims to the territory. Although many...

  • louisiana
  • catholic
  • religion

Great Red River Flood of 1945

During the Great Red River Flood of 1945, the Cane River rose and crested 16 feet above it's typical mean pool elevation of 98.0 on April 10,1945. The brick coursing variation above denotes the...

During the Great Red River Flood of 1945, the Cane River rose and crested 16 feet above it's typical mean pool elevation of 98.0 on April 10,1945. The brick coursing variation above denotes the...

  • louisiana
  • disaster
  • flood

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Formerly a mission of Natchitoches, Nacogdoches, and Many, St. Joseph's has records by the first resident pastor, Fr. J.M. Ledreux, dated 1881. Land was later obtained from John Sharnac (Ezernack)...

Formerly a mission of Natchitoches, Nacogdoches, and Many, St. Joseph's has records by the first resident pastor, Fr. J.M. Ledreux, dated 1881. Land was later obtained from John Sharnac (Ezernack)...

  • louisiana
  • church
  • religion

Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 17

    The American Freedom Train

    “The American Freedom Train was located on this site Sept. 2-6th in celebration of our nation’s Bicentennial. Over 60,000 people boarded the train.”The plaque, which is believed to have placed by...

    “The American Freedom Train was located on this site Sept. 2-6th in celebration of our nation’s Bicentennial. Over 60,000 people boarded the train.”The plaque, which is believed to have placed by...

    • asbury park
    • new jersey
    • railraod
    • trains
    • american fre...

    Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge

    Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge Opened 1987 Korean War 1950-1953 "They were called and they served" Donated by: All Vermont Veterans Submitted by Alan R Reno

    Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge Opened 1987 Korean War 1950-1953 "They were called and they served" Donated by: All Vermont Veterans Submitted by Alan R Reno

    • korea
    • vermont
    • rouses point
    • bridge
    • memorial alan r reno

    Joseph Allen

    LOVER OF ROCKS AND HIGH PLACES BUILDER OF TRAILS CONSERVER OF NATURAL BEAUTY JOSEPH ALLEN CHAIRMAN SEAL HARBOR PATH COMMITTEE 1914 1945 Submitted by walt_man

    LOVER OF ROCKS AND HIGH PLACES BUILDER OF TRAILS CONSERVER OF NATURAL BEAUTY JOSEPH ALLEN CHAIRMAN SEAL HARBOR PATH COMMITTEE 1914 1945 Submitted by walt_man

      Carolabarb Park

        Admiral George Dewey U.S.N.

        ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN OF BAY RIDGE AND FORT HAMILTON SEPTEMBER 28th 1899 IN HONOR OF THE HOME-COMING OF ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY U.S.N. AFTER HIS VICTORY IN MANILLA BAY MAY 1st...

        ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN OF BAY RIDGE AND FORT HAMILTON SEPTEMBER 28th 1899 IN HONOR OF THE HOME-COMING OF ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY U.S.N. AFTER HIS VICTORY IN MANILLA BAY MAY...

        • brooklyn
        • bay ridge
        • spanish-american war
        • george dewey
        • 1899
        • 1898

        The Freedom Tree - Richard Cocheo

        THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO RICHARD COCHEO AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973   Submitted by @lampbane

        THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO RICHARD COCHEO AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973   Submitted by @lampbane

        • brooklyn
        • bay ridge
        • richard cocheo
        • tree
        • 1973

        The Freedom Tree - John Allen Payne

        THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MAN THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO S/SGT. JOHN ALLEN PAYNE AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973Submitted by @lampbane

        THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MAN THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO S/SGT. JOHN ALLEN PAYNE AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973Submitted by @lampbane

        • brooklyn
        • bay ridge
        • john allen payne
        • 1973
        • tree

        The Freedom Tree - Donald Cook

        THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO MAJ. DONALD COOK AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973

        THE FREEDOM TREE WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO MAJ. DONALD COOK AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION 1973

        • brooklyn
        • bay ridge
        • donald cook
        • tree
        • 1973

        American Museum of Natural History, Akeley Hall - 1972 Renovation

        THE RENOVATION OF THE DIORAMAS IN THIS HALL IN 1972 WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A GIFT FROM THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF PHILIP MORRIS INC. AS A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH F. CULLMAN 3RD A TRUSTEE OF THE...

        THE RENOVATION OF THE DIORAMAS IN THIS HALL IN 1972 WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY A GIFT FROM THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF PHILIP MORRIS INC. AS A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH F. CULLMAN 3RD A TRUSTEE OF THE...

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • american mus...
        • philip morris
        • joseph cullman
        • 1972

        Akeley Hall of African Mammals

        AKELEY HALL OF AFRICAN MAMMALS~=~ A MEMORIAL TO CARL AKELEY~=~ THE PUBLIC IS INDEBTED TO THE EXPERIENCE AND VISION OF CARL AKELEY FOR THE CREATION OF THIS HALL OF AFRICAN MAMMALS. THE TRUSTEES OF...

        AKELEY HALL OF AFRICAN MAMMALS~=~ A MEMORIAL TO CARL AKELEY~=~ THE PUBLIC IS INDEBTED TO THE EXPERIENCE AND VISION OF CARL AKELEY FOR THE CREATION OF THIS HALL OF AFRICAN MAMMALS. THE TRUSTEES OF...

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • american mus...
        • carl akeley
        • mammals
        • museum

        Akeley Memorial African Hall

        AKELEY MEMORIAL AFRICAN HALL TRUSTEES COMMITTEE 1926~1936 DANIEL E. POMEROY CHAIRMAN F.TRUBEE DAVISON HENRY W. SAGE KERMIT ROOSEVELT A.PERRY OSBORN HAROLD E. ANTHONY DIRECTING SCIENCE JAMES L....

        AKELEY MEMORIAL AFRICAN HALL TRUSTEES COMMITTEE 1926~1936 DANIEL E. POMEROY CHAIRMAN F.TRUBEE DAVISON HENRY W. SAGE KERMIT ROOSEVELT A.PERRY OSBORN HAROLD E. ANTHONY DIRECTING SCIENCE JAMES L....

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • american mus...
        • carl akeley
        • museum
        • 1926
        • 1936