Marconi Plaza in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christopher Columbus
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 17, 2022
1. Christopher Columbus Marker
Presented to the City of Philadelphia by the Italian citizens.
Dedicated Oct. 12, 1878 by the Christopher Columbus Monument Association on the anniversary of the landing of Christopher Columbus Oct. 12, 1492.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 39° 54.934′ N, 75° 10.324′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Marconi Plaza. Marker is on South Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) 0.1 miles south of West Oregon Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2850 S Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19145, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guglielmo Marconi (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); All Wars Memorial (about 500 feet away); Tommy Loughran (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Philadelphia Catholic League football playoffs (approx. 0.6 miles away); Israel Goldstein (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterans Stadium hosted many concerts… (approx. 0.6 miles away); Eddie Gottlieb (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stephen Girard (1750 -1831) (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Regarding Christopher Columbus. Columbus has been criticized both
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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.
December 17, 2022
2. Christopher Columbus Marker
December 17, 2022
3. Christopher Columbus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2022. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2022.
