Columbia in Knowlton Township in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Christopher Columbus Memorial Highway

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 26, 2023

1. Christopher Columbus Memorial Highway Marker

Inscription. This Interstate roadway, which stretches from coast to coast, has been named, in New Jersey, in honor of the "Great Explorer" and the outstanding contributions of the Italian Americans to the development of New Jersey and the nation.

Erected by State of New Jersey, Thomas H. Kean, Governor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Immigration • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 40° 55.6′ N, 75° 2.384′ W. Marker is in Knowlton Township, New Jersey, in Warren County. It is in Columbia. It can be reached from Christopher Columbus Highway (Interstate 80), on the right when traveling east. The marker stands on the grounds of the Knowlton Tourist Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia NJ 07832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds

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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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Delaware Village Historic District (approx. 2.8 miles away); Edward Marshall (approx. 3 miles away in Pennsylvania); Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (approx. 3.4 miles away); Slateford (approx. 3.4 miles away in Pennsylvania); Delaware Water Gap (approx. 5.1 miles away in Pennsylvania); Sunfish Pond (approx. 5½ miles away); Blairstown Historic District (approx. 5½ miles away); Kittatinny Point (approx. 5.6 miles away).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 26, 2023

2. Christopher Columbus Memorial Highway Marker

Welcome to New Jersey sign on the grounds of the Welcome Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 26, 2023

3. Welcome to New Jersey sign on the grounds of the Welcome Center

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.