Downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Christopher Columbus
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 19, 2021
1. Christopher Columbus Marker
He dreamed greatly;
He dared courageously;
He achieved mightily;
Guided by the Hand of God;
he gave us a new world -
America
Dedicated October 12, 1953 A.D.
Re-dedicated Oct 12 1992
Erected 1953.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1953.
Location. 25° 46.58′ N, 80° 11.093′ W. Marker is in Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in Downtown Miami. It can be reached from Biscayne Boulevard. Located in Bayfront Park near the FPL Solar Amphitheater. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Miami FL 33132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Florida and on the Gold Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dade County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anton J. Cermak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plaza Libertador Simσn Bolνvar (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Cuban Salute to the Bicentennial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Slide Mantra (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Torch of Friendship (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capitαn Arturo Prat Chacσn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Simσn Bolνvar Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami.
Regarding Christopher Columbus. Columbus
this page online
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.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 19, 2021
2. Christopher Columbus Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, October 19, 2021
3. Christopher Columbus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
