Christopher Columbus Memorial

Columbus Piazza

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

1. Christopher Columbus Memorial Marker

Inscription.
Front panel
Christopher Columbus discover of America October 12, 1492. Dedicated to the City of Baltimore by the Italian American Organization United of Maryland and the Italian American Community of Baltimore in commemoration of the discovery of America, October 12, 1984-William Donald Schaefer Mayor of Baltimore.

Side panel 1
The Santa Maria-38 feet long and 27 feet wide manned by 40 men.

Side panel 2
The Pinta-80 feet long and 20 feet wide manned by 40 men.

Panel 3
The Nina-66 feet long and 20 feet wide manned by 24 men.

Erected 1984 by The Italian-American Organizations United, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1492.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 17.12′ N, 76° 36.219′ W. Marker was in Baltimore, Maryland. It was in the Inner Harbor. It was at the intersection of South President Street and Fawn Street on South President Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America.

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no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker and memorial was in Central Maryland.

It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Baltimore Riot Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); Baltimore Public Works Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover Little Italy: A Taste of the Past (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); On to Yorktown (about 600 feet away); Welcome (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Baltimore Riot Trail (about 600 feet away); President Street Station (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Other markers no longer nearby. Baltimore Riot Trail

Christopher Columbus Memorial Marker-Front panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

2. Christopher Columbus Memorial Marker-Front panel

(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Water Power: Baltimore's Economic Engine (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Baltimore Riot Trail (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The city owned statue was torn down on Independence Day by protestors say the Italian explorer is responsible for the genocide and exploitation of native peoples in the Americas. The Knights of Columbus is working to replace the statue, but it will be placed in a different location.

Regarding Christopher Columbus Memorial. Columbus has been criticized both for his brutality and for initiating the depopulation of the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, whether by imported diseases or intentional violence.
Many scholars defend Columbus's actions or allege that the worst accusations against him are not based in fact, while others claim that he has been blamed for events far beyond his own reach or knowledge.

Also see . . . Statue of Christopher Columbus (Baltimore).

Christopher Columbus Memorial Marker-Side panel 1 and Side panel 2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

3. Christopher Columbus Memorial Marker-Side panel 1 and Side panel 2

Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 17, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Christopher Columbus Memorial Marker-Side panel 3 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

4. Christopher Columbus Memorial Marker-Side panel 3

Christopher Columbus Memorial Marker in the background and the Columbus Piazza tablet. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

5. Christopher Columbus Memorial Marker in the background and the Columbus Piazza tablet.

Columbus Piazza Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 22, 2017

6. Columbus Piazza Marker

Columbus Piazza-The Italian-American Organizations United, Inc. and the Italian-American Community gratefully acknowledge the following individuals for their generous contribution toward the completion of this piazza. It is because of these people that the Italian ethnic heritage will live and endure. (Names not listed and Committee names not listed) The statue of Christopher Columbus was dedicated on October 8, 1984 by Ronald Regan, President of the United States and William Donald Schaefer, Mayor of the City of Baltimore.