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

World War II P.O.W. Camp

During World War II, over 50,000 German prisoners of war were interned in over 70 Texas P. O. W. camps. Base camps were established at military bases throughout the state. The base camps operated a ...

During World War II, over 50,000 German prisoners of war were interned in over 70 Texas P. O. W. camps. Base camps were established at military bases throughout the state. The base camps operated a ...

  • texas
  • wwii
  • p.o.w.

Charles Goodnight, Rancher and Trailblazer

Born in Illinois, Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was brought to Milam County, Texas, as a child. He grew up on the frontier, becoming a ranger and Indian scout. During the Civil War, he served as a ...

Born in Illinois, Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was brought to Milam County, Texas, as a child. He grew up on the frontier, becoming a ranger and Indian scout. During the Civil War, he served as ...

  • charles goodnig...
  • oliver loving
  • texas
  • cattle drives
  • lonesome dove
  • larry mcmurtry

Jacoby Building

JACOBY BUILDING THE BASEMENT AND FIRST STORY 0F THE BUILDING AT 8TH AND H STREETS (OPPOSITE) WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 1857 FOR AUGUSTUS JACOBY. FOR MANY YEARS IT WAS A PRINCIPAL SUPPLY POINT FOR THE ...

JACOBY BUILDING THE BASEMENT AND FIRST STORY 0F THE BUILDING AT 8TH AND H STREETS (OPPOSITE) WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 1857 FOR AUGUSTUS JACOBY. FOR MANY YEARS IT WAS A PRINCIPAL SUPPLY POINT FOR ...

  • arcata
  • california
  • jacoby
  • mining

Gold Star Chairs

This plaque is located right beyond the guest services booth inside The Ballpark at Jackson. There is a chain surrounding the two chairs, and the plaque reads:

This plaque is located right beyond the guest services booth inside The Ballpark at Jackson. There is a chain surrounding the two chairs, and the plaque reads: "Please join with the Jackson Generals ...

  • tennessee
  • jackson
  • ballpark at jac...
  • jackson general...
  • baseball
  • gold star
  • us military

Love Lane

Plaque on one edge of a narrow street in the area of the city Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia, one of the most cheap touristy places to get a beer in the city. English portion says:

Plaque on one edge of a narrow street in the area of the city Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia, one of the most cheap touristy places to get a beer in the city. English portion says:"Largely ...

  • penang
  • malaysia
  • georgetown
  • city
  • street