Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Cristoforo Colombo Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
1. Cristoforo Colmbo Monument
Colombo
1492 1992
Onorate
I Vostri
Genitori
( Behold Your Parents )
City of Norwich
by the
Italian American
Citizens on the 500th
anniversary of the
discovery of America by
Cristoforo Colombo
Dedicated 1992
Erected 1992 by Norwich Italian American Citizens.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1492.
Location. 41° 32.19′ N, 72° 5.003′ W. Marker is in Norwich in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Crescent Street, on the left when traveling north on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwich CT 06360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memory of Captain Samuel Chester Reid (here, next to this marker); Norwich Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Norwich Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Norwich World War I Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S.S. Maine Memorial
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
2. Cristoforo Colmbo Monument Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 3, 2017
3. Cristoforo Colmbo Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
