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Columbus Monument

Christopher Columbus
(prob. Cogoleto, Republic of Genua, c. 1451 - Valladolid 1506)
Italian explorer, who in Spanish service completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that led to general European awareness of America (see Background Information)

artist unknown
1992

Description

Granite stone with engraved portrait and inscription. Both sides are identical.
Near the monument a flagpole with the American flag and the quincentennial flag.

Inscription(s)

CHRISTOPHER
COLUMBUS
discoverer of america
in 1492
foresight-faith-courage

dedicated to the valley residents
of the township of west orange
new jersey october 10, 1992

Artist

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Location (N 40°46'18" - W 74°14'36") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: usnj07; Photograph: 8 October 2000
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