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

Exercise Tiger memorial Utah Beach

In memory of the 946 American servicemen who died in the night of 27 April 1944 off the coast of Slapton Sands (G.B.) during "Exercise Tiger" the rehearsals for the D-Day landing on Utah-Beach...

In memory of the 946 American servicemen who died in the night of 27 April 1944 off the coast of Slapton Sands (G.B.) during "Exercise Tiger" the rehearsals for the D-Day landing on...

  • utah
  • beach
  • operation
  • tiger
  • memorial
  • world war 2
  • wwii

River Lot Settlement/Gunn's Mill/The Gunn Family

Three plaques in one! This mill stone surrounded by plaques stands next to the Half Moon Drive In near Lockport, Manitoba. Here is the transcription of the plaques, from left to right: PLAQUE...

Three plaques in one! This mill stone surrounded by plaques stands next to the Half Moon Drive In near Lockport, Manitoba. Here is the transcription of the plaques, from left to right: PLAQUE...

  • millstone
  • mill
  • manitoba
  • hudson's bay company
  • fur trade
  • red river settlement

Lower Fort Garry

This plaque stands near the entrance to Lower Fort Garry next to another plaque about Indian Treaty No. 1. It is written in English and French. Here is the English transcription: LOWER FORT GARRY...

This plaque stands near the entrance to Lower Fort Garry next to another plaque about Indian Treaty No. 1. It is written in English and French. Here is the English transcription: LOWER FORT GARRY...

  • stone buildings
  • fort
  • mounties
  • canada
  • prison

Vermont State House

In the middle of Monteplier, the smallest state capital (by population) in the United States. Plaque text: State House Montpelier became the capital in 1808, when the first State House was built....

In the middle of Monteplier, the smallest state capital (by population) in the United States. Plaque text: State House Montpelier became the capital in 1808, when the first State House was built....

  • vermont
  • montpelier
  • state capitals
  • state capitols

Indian Treaty No. 1

This plaque stands near the entrance to Lower Fort Garry next to another plaque about the fort. It is written in English and French. Here is the English transcription: INDIAN TREATY NO. 1 To...

This plaque stands near the entrance to Lower Fort Garry next to another plaque about the fort. It is written in English and French. Here is the English transcription: INDIAN TREATY NO. 1 To...

  • treaty
  • first nations
  • ojibway
  • cree
  • manitoba
  • canada

Marin Commission on Aging Time Capsule

MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING TIME CAPSULE MAY 1990 TO BE OPENED IN 2040

MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING TIME CAPSULE MAY 1990 TO BE OPENED IN 2040

  • marin
  • time capsule
  • california
  • 1990

Sylvan Falls Bridge Plaque

     Arthur     Flanders Commissioner       1902 Name of the county highway commissioner and bridge's build date is on this nearly illegible plaque. Metal frame, wooden deck. South (upstream) of...

     Arthur     Flanders Commissioner       1902 Name of the county highway commissioner and bridge's build date is on this nearly illegible plaque. Metal frame, wooden deck. South (upstream) of...

  • parishville
  • ny
  • alan r reno
  • st regis river
  • flanders
  • adirondacks

Bridge Builder's Plaque 1902

 Rochester  Bridge and Construction        Co Rochester, N.Y.      1902 Builder's plaque rapidly approaching illegibility.Found affixed to old bridge (wooden decking!) crossing theWest Branch, St....

 Rochester  Bridge and Construction        Co Rochester, N.Y.      1902 Builder's plaque rapidly approaching illegibility.Found affixed to old bridge (wooden decking!) crossing theWest Branch, St....

  • rochester
  • ny
  • parishville
  • 1902
  • st regis river
  • alan r reno
  • bridge

Alex Mackenzie Dean Channel 1793

Alex Mackenzie from Canada by land 22nd July 1793 Inscribed on a rock in Dean Channel by explorer Alexander Mackenzie after the first east to west crossing of North America north of Mexico.

Alex Mackenzie from Canada by land 22nd July 1793 Inscribed on a rock in Dean Channel by explorer Alexander Mackenzie after the first east to west crossing of North America north of Mexico.

  • alex mackenzie
  • 1793
  • explorer

Richard Halliburton

Richard Halliburton Traveler-Author-Lecturer Born 1900-Lost at sea 1939 This tower is dedicated to memorialize his wonderful life of action, romance and courage. Erected by his parents Wesley and...

Richard Halliburton Traveler-Author-Lecturer Born 1900-Lost at sea 1939 This tower is dedicated to memorialize his wonderful life of action, romance and courage. Erected by his parents Wesley...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

N. B. Forrest Camp 215Sons Of The Confederate Veterans

On Jun 28, 1900, a group of over 100 sons and grandsons of Confederate veterans met in Memphis to organize a local chapter, or "camp," of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans, later known as...

On Jun 28, 1900, a group of over 100 sons and grandsons of Confederate veterans met in Memphis to organize a local chapter, or "camp," of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans, later known as...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

In Rebuilding This Field for the Children of Our Community

Thanks to the Rotary Club of Berkeley for its generous support in rebuilding this field for the children of our community.1997 & 1998

Thanks to the Rotary Club of Berkeley for its generous support in rebuilding this field for the children of our community.1997 & 1998

  • berkeley
  • california
  • bay area
  • rotary
  • field
  • rosa parks e...

Chinese Massacre Cove

Chinese Massacre Cove  Site of the 1887 massacre of as many as 34 Chinese gold miners. No one was held accountable.  

Chinese Massacre Cove  Site of the 1887 massacre of as many as 34 Chinese gold miners. No one was held accountable.

  • oregon
  • hells canyon
  • snake river

Wall and Limits

The plaque reads: LIMIT OF THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC. THE DESTRUCTION OR DISLOCATION OF THE MONUMENT IS A FELONY PUNISHED BY MEXICO OR THE US. I remember when I read the plaque tears came running down...

The plaque reads: LIMIT OF THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC. THE DESTRUCTION OR DISLOCATION OF THE MONUMENT IS A FELONY PUNISHED BY MEXICO OR THE US. I remember when I read the plaque tears came running down...

  • border
  • mexico
  • tourist
  • wall
  • immigrants
  • nation
  • mexicans
  • migrants

Ffrwd Methodist Church

Submitted by @benjiw

Submitted by @benjiw

  • ffrwd
  • wales
  • methodist church

Gateway to a Community and a Park

Jasper Historic Rail Station.Submitted by @robertdall

Jasper Historic Rail Station.Submitted by @robertdall

  • jasper
  • alberta
  • locomotive
  • train
  • gateway
  • community

Jasper Raven Totem Pole

Submitted by @robertdall

Submitted by @robertdall

    Jasper's Raven Totem Pole, 1915-2009

    Submitted by @robertdall

    Submitted by @robertdall

    • jasper
    • alberta
    • totem pole
    • haida gwaii

    Steam Locomotive 6015

    Steam Locomotive 6015 Mountain Type Class U-1-A  Built in 1923 by Canadian Locomotive Company, Kingston, Ontario Submitted by @robertdall

    Steam Locomotive 6015 Mountain Type Class U-1-A  Built in 1923 by Canadian Locomotive Company, Kingston, Ontario Submitted by @robertdall

    • jasper
    • alberta
    • locomotive
    • train
    • coal
    • 1973
    • 1923

    Michael J. Smith

    This is the plaque that started Read The Plaque. Hear Roman Mars and John Marr discuss it on this episode of 99% Invisible (starts at 9:51) or just the Read the Plaque clip here: .  Michael J....

    This is the plaque that started Read The Plaque. Hear Roman Mars and John Marr discuss it on this episode of 99% Invisible (starts at 9:51) or just the Read the Plaque clip here: .  Michael J....

    • marr
    • oregon
    • origin story
    • smith
    • cystic fibrosis
    • portland sta...