Bristol in Bristol County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Columbus Quincentennial Memorial

May 5, 2023

1. Columbus Quincentennial Memorial Marker

Inscription. In recognition of Bristol's cultural diversity and commemoration of the Columbus Quincentennial

Erected 1992 by The Bristol, Rhode Island Heritage and Discovery Committee.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 40.376′ N, 71° 16.745′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Rhode Island, in Bristol County. It is on Thames Street south of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412A Thames St, Bristol RI 02809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Greater Providence

and on Narragansett Bay.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Historical Hurricane Flooding (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Bristol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The War of Independence / Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Historical Bristol (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historical Bristol (about 500 feet away); Memorial Square (about 600 feet away); Liberty Tree Memorial (about 600 feet away); General Lafayette (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

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May 5, 2023

2. Columbus Quincentennial Memorial

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