Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christopher Columbus
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
1. Christopher Columbus Monument
The Columbus monument is in Newark's Washington Park, along with many other monuments and markers.
Cristoforo Colombo
ligure immortale
in questa terra
divinata
dal suo genio
gli italiani
eressero
Newark N.J. XII Ottobre
MDCCCCXXVII
Christopher Columbus
Immortal Genoese
Erected by the Italians
in this land
Perceived through his genius
in the year 1492
Erected under the auspices of the Guisippe Verdi Society and presented by the Italians to the City of Newark October 12, 1927
Made in Rome Italy, Guiseppe Ciochetti, Sculptor
Guiseppe Verdi Society and Associated Italian Societies of Newark
Erected 1927 by Guiseppe Verdi Society and Associated Italian Societies of Newark.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1865.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 44.606′ N, 74° 10.193′ W. Marker was in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It was in the Central Ward. It was on Broad St., on the right when traveling south. Monument is in Washington Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Newark NJ 07102, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker was in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Harriet Tubman Monument (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Harriet Tubman Monument (a few steps from this marker); Harriet Tubman Square (a few steps from this marker); Seth Boyden (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Seth Boyden (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose G. Artigas (within shouting distance of this marker); Line of March of Washingtons Army (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Academy in Newark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
More about this marker. On June 26, 2020 the statue was removed by the City of Newark. The statue will be kept in storage until the city decides what to do with it. The pedestal and sculptures remain.
Also see . . . Photo of the pedestal without the statue (NJ.com). (Submitted on September 18, 2022, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
2. Front of Monument
The Christopher Columbus Monument includes a statue of Columbus on the top. Each side of the monument contains a relief plaque that tells the story of the Columbus' discovery of America.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
3. Lower Front of Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
4. Back of Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
5. Right Side Relief of Monument
This relief depicts Columbus' meeting with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
6. Relief on Rear of Monument
This relief shows Columbus preparing to leave on his voyage of discovery.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
7. Left Side Relief of Monument
This relief is a scene on board the Santa Maria during the voyage to the New World.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
8. Front Relief of Monument
This relief shows Columbus being greeted by the natives of the New World.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,538 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on September 10, 2022, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photos of the marker at its new location at St. Lucy's Church. • Can you help?
