Penn's Landing in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christopher Columbus
1492 - 1992
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1. Christopher Columbus Marker
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Columbus, intrepid navitagor, with a sense of the sea unparalleled before or after him. A native son of Genoa, he became through his dedication to a dream, an honored hero of history. His keen intellect, abiding faith, and undaunted persistence made him a giant among men of this millennium.
In honor of all our forebears who braved the journey to America and their American descendants
Erected 1992 by The America 500 Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 56.682′ N, 75° 8.488′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Penn's Landing. It is on South Christopher Columbus Boulevard near Dock Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Figures of Court Officials (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Figures of Court Officials (a few steps from this marker); Commodore John Barry (1745 - 1803) (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Spouts, Frog and Lintel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sphere / Esfera (within shouting distance of this marker); Totem Pole / Totem / Gyaα.aαng (within shouting distance of this marker); Local 8, Industrial Workers of the World (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Olympia's Guns & Turrets (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Regarding Christopher Columbus. Columbus has been criticized both for his brutality and for initiating the depopulation of
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2. Christopher Columbus Marker
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.
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