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

Cristoforo Columbo

 
 
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June 24, 2023
1. Cristoforo Columbo Marker
Inscription. Intrepid Italian explorer who linked the Old World of our fathers to the New World of our sons
 
Erected 1949 by Charles H. Pizzano, sculptor.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraExploration.
 
Location. 41° 22.625′ N, 71° 49.743′ W. Marker is in Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington County. Marker is on Broad Street (U.S. 1) just east of Union Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Broad St, Westerly RI 02891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Arboretum (within shouting distance of this marker); Westerly Library and Wilcox Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Westerly Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Historic Wilcox Park (about 300 feet away); Comfort Station (about 300 feet away); Arthur Shurcliff (about 400 feet away); Westerly Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerly.
 
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