Mills and Gins by: Processing Mills & Gins A category for non-water or wind powered mills and gins used in the processing of natural materials. In some instances if the mill/Gin is still operational, but originally was water/wind powered and has since changed its main source of energy, then it may be submitted for approval. See expanded description. |
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Star Trek by: Federation of Waymarkers Permanent locations directly related the STAR TREK universe. These must exist "because of" STAR TREK, not just having a similar name. |
Coca Cola Memorabilia by: Coke Collectors Memorabilia - (from Latin, for memorable) is an object that is treasured for its memories. This category is to find all those Coca Cola items that are "memorable". Collectible items that are on display are what we are looking for. Old Ghost Coca Cola Signs would be acceptable. Be sure that your Coca Cola item is displayed to the public, at all times. If you can, note the name of the building/business if your submission is a sign. |
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Hot Rod Hangouts and Car Shows by: FoMoCo Large cities and small towns all seem to have formal and/or informal car shows and hang outs and we'd love to know where they are and see all those great cars! |
Knights of Pythias by: Knights of Pythias The goal is to find and photograph Knights of Pythias lodges including those that are currently used for a different purpose. This could include Pythan Sisters, Sunshine Girls or the Knights of the Khorassan. |
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Ghost Bikes by: Share the Road A ghost bike or ghostcycle is a bicycle set up in a place where a cyclist has been hurt or killed, as a memorial to the injured or fallen rider, and as a reminder to passing motorists to share the road. A junk bicycle is painted white, and locked to a suitable object close to the scene of the accident, with a white placard and (typically) red stenciled lettering. These memorials are mainly a political statement erected by pro-cycling organizations. |
Hindu Temples by: Hindu Temples The Hindu Temples category is a place to record the locations of all Hindu Temples around the world. |
Photo Cutouts by: Say Cheeze Say Cheeeze! This category gives people the opportunity to have fun with waymarks by documenting their interaction with photo cutouts. Traditionally made of painted plywood with cutouts where the face would be, these popular attractions are common in tourist venues, businesses, parks, and other public locations. Adults and children alike rarely pass up the opportunity to slip their heads into place and say "Cheeeze!" |
Lincoln Highway by: Lincoln Highway Patrolmen The Lincoln Highway was the first road across America. It spanned almost 3400 miles, coast-to-coast, from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. This category seeks to waymark the unique pieces of Americana and history that still lie along this supplanted route. |
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Extraterrestrial Locations by: Alliens find a location on an extraterrestrial body that is named after something or somebody on Earth. Then, match it with a location on Earth. |
Bicycle Tenders by: Bicycle Tenders You may waymark any public bicycle tender that is specifically designed to be used to secure bicycles. <b>*NEW REQUIREMENTS 8/3/18* This category will no longer accept bike shelters, storage lockers or 'innovative' bike racks that aren't artistic in nature.</b> Traditional, run-of-the-mill tenders will NOT be accepted and approved in this category. Help keep this quality category as it was intended to be: Please practice Selective Waymarking! |
Broken Column Headstones by: Broken Column Headstones This category is for Broken Column headstones/monuments found in cemeteries; however, Broken Column headstones/monuments found outside a cemetery will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This is for columns that were intentionally constructed to appear broken to denote a life cut short. |
Demonstration Gardens by: Demonstration Gardens A demonstration garden is a teaching garden, established to demonstrate different methods of gardening or different plant materials (or different varieties of the same plants). Often classes are offered by Master Gardeners and/or garden volunteers are available to answer questions. A photo of the garden sign indicating that it is a "demonstration" garden or a link to the garden's website indicating that it is a "demonstration" garden is required. |
Churchyard Crosses by: Churchyard Crosses The aim for this category is to find crosses situated within churchyards which are free standing crosses and not attached to an individuals grave. |
Big Brothers Big Sisters by: Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youths. The organization currently operates in all 50 United States and in 13 other countries around the world, including Australia, Austria, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, and South Africa. |
Runestones Worldwide by: RUNESTONES - Worldwide This Category is for Waymaking the Runestones of the World.
They can be found all over the World as the Vikings traveled many places.
Sweden: 2500,
of these:
Uppland: 1500,
Södermanland: 500,
rest of Sweden: 500,
Denmark: 200,
Norway: 100,
Iceland: 50,
England: 50,
Ukrania: 2,
USA 2 |
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Cobblestone Buildings by: Cobblestones Cobblestone buildings were constructed during the 1800's, found mostly in the Great Lakes region, although they can be found elsewhere in the world. This category is for cobblestone buildings only. (Cobblestone streets and walls will not be accepted). |