Tag:information=post

information = post
Description
A small pole, erected vertically, with information or images on the top or sides, or on a small plaque.
Group: tourism
Used on these elements
Requires
tourism=information
Useful combination
guidepost=yes map=yes
See also
information=stele information=board information=guidepost information=route_marker information=trail_blaze marker=post support=*
Status: in use
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A small pole, erected vertically, with information on the top or sides that may be inscribed, or on a small plaque. Somewhat similar to a information=stele, but smaller.

How to map

Add a node where the post is located, and add tourism=information + information=post.

Tags used in combination

• map=yes - If the post contains a map
• guidepost=yes - If the post contains directions to different destinations
• inscription=* - The text displayed on the post
• subject:wikidata=* - the topic of the post

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Similar tags

• information=stele - A slab, erected vertically, with informative text or images.
• information=board - An information board, such as a noticeboard or interpretive sign.
• information=map - A board with a map.
• information=guidepost - A guidepost/signpost with destination information. Additionally, they are often named after a region or place and show the altitude.
• information=route_marker - A marker that shows the course of a route (without destination information). It could be a symbol, a post or a painted marking.
• information=trail_blaze - A marker that shows the position of the trail (without destination information). Could be a symbol, a post or a painted marking. Although it has a very similar meaning to information=route_marker, but some mappers distinguish between them.
• marker=post - A small pole or mast with information written on it indicating underground utility infrastructure, highway milestones or private property limits.
• support=post - Indicates that a feature is supported by a post. Something lighter than a pole, generally refers to a timber but may be metal or stone.
• historic=memorial - A small memorial, usually remembering special persons, people who lost their lives in the wars, past events or missing places.
  • memorial=plaque - A commemorative plaque, i.e. a plate of metal, ceramic, stone, wood, or other material, to commemorate a person, fact or subject.
  • memorial=peace_pole - A pole that displays the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth", often in multiple languages.
• historic=highwater_mark - A marker indicating a past flood or high water.
  • flood_mark=pole - A pole that represents recorded maximum of water table. Usually with several marks,