Atlantic City in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christopher Columbus
Photographed By Adam Margolis
1. Christopher Columbus Marker
Born Genoa Italy 1451
Died Valladolid Spain 1506
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Community's Citizens of Italian
Origin and Donated to the
City of Atlantic City by the
Columbus Day Committee
John B. Baratta
General Chairman
October 12 - 1958
Erected 1958 by Columbus Day Committee John B. Baratta.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 21.577′ N, 74° 26.299′ W. Marker was in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker was at the intersection of N. Arkansas Avenue and Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling west on N. Arkansas Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Atlantic City NJ 08401, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Dr. Jonathan Pitney (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christopher Joseph Ford
this page online
More about this marker. On July 1, 2020 the statue was removed by the city to avert potential vandalism. It is now in storage.
Regarding Christopher Columbus. 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 . . . Christopher Columbus statue taken down - The Press of Atlantic City. Photos of the removal. (Submitted on January 23, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Adam Margolis
2. Christopher Columbus Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis
3. Christopher Columbus Marker
Restoration Donor’s Plaque
Photographed By Adam Margolis
4. Christopher Columbus Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis
5. Christopher Columbus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
