Chester in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christofer Columbus
The Great Navigator
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 27, 2008
1. Christofer Columbus Monument
Presented to the City of Chester in the year of our Lord 1955 by the Italian-American Associations and citizens of Chester and vicinity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1919.
Location. 39° 50.807′ N, 75° 21.516′ W. Marker is in Chester, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chester PA 19013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Morton (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Swedish Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Downtown Chester (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington House (about 500 feet away); Ethel Waters (about 500 feet away); Chester Fire Department (about 600 feet away); Swedish Colonists (about 600 feet away); Colonial Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
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Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 27, 2008
2. Christofer Columbus Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,001 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
