Judiciary Square in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cristoforo Colombo
Holy Rosary Church
This monument, erected on the occasion of the 1992 Quincentennial Jubilee celebrating the discovery of America, pays tribute to Cristoforo Colombo and his seafaring companions. Their bold voyage led to a historic encounter between the European world and the Americas. A turning point in Western Civilization, this event paved the way for the spreading of the Gospel and the establishment of a society anchored on the principles of Christian love and holiness.
In appreciation of
Venerable John B. Scalabrini,
Reverend Nicholas DeCarlo,
James Cardinal Gibbons,
Erected by Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 38° 53.847′ N, 77° 0.895′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Judiciary Square. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street Northwest and F Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 595 1/2 3rd Street Northwest, Washington DC 20001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. On This Corner … (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Discover DC / Judiciary Square (about 800 feet away); National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (about 800 feet away); U.S. Reservation 196 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Victims of Communism Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Victims of Communism Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The National Building Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Courthouse Reborn (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . .
1. Holy Rosary Church. Chiesa del Santo Rosario (Submitted on April 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Casa Italiana Hall & Cultural Center. (Submitted on April 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Carlo Nicoli, sculptor; Italian Americans;
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), circa December 30, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,249 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on November 5, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on April 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 25, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on April 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6. submitted on December 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 7. submitted on April 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 8. submitted on January 25, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.