Meriden in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Cristoforo Colombo
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
1. Cristoforo Colombo Marker
Colombo
1492 500 1992
“In search for a better tomorrow,
we must discover today.”
Presented to
the people of Meriden, Connecticut
by
Unison Club
October 12th, 1992
Erected 1992 by Unison Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 32.166′ N, 72° 47.835′ W. Marker is in Meriden, Connecticut, in New Haven County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Catlin Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Located next to Meriden City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Meriden CT 06450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Meriden Soldiers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Congregational Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Meriden’s Traffic Tower (approx.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
2. Cristoforo Colombo Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 833 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
