The image is a photograph of a plaque on a brick wall. The plaque is rectangular in shape and has a black background with white text. The text reads "Smith-McDowell House c. 1840" and "Placed on the National Register of Historic Places 1975". Below the text, there is a circular emblem with a coat of arms in the center. The emblem is surrounded by a gold border.

The plaque is located on the side of the brick wall and appears to be made of red bricks. It is likely a historical marker or plaque commemorating the location of the Smith-Mcdowell House in 1840.