Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Christopher Columbus
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
1. Christopher Columbus Marker, Side One
Born in Genoa, Italy 1451. Discovered America October 12, 1492. This land of opportunity and freedom was thus preserved for humanity by the perennial genius abiding in the Italian race.
The Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission of Indiana Inc., in behalf of Indiana's Italian - American Community dedicates this plaque to the celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Columbus Discovery of America. May the genius abiding in the Italian race encourage tolerance and acceptance of all cultures as America's ultimate contribution to humanity.
Erected 1920 by Italians of Indianapolis, Kokomo, Logansport, Richmond, etc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1492.
Location. 39° 46.081′ N, 86° 9.791′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. It can be reached from North Senate Avenue north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis IN 46204,
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 9/11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Robert Dale Owen (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lincoln Funeral Train (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial Moon Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Townsend Tulip Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert D. Orr, 1917-2004 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gov. Henry F. Schricker (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Also see . . . Christopher Columbus (Vittori). Excerpt:
The bust of explorer Christopher Columbus(Submitted on October 9, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)is cast in bronze. He wears a period costume, and his hair falls at approximately chin length. His facial expression is unsmiling, his chin is raised slightly and his eyes gaze off to his left. On the sculpture's proper left, below his left shoulder, the artist's name is inscribed as E. VITTORI. The bust of Columbus measures approximately 39 inches (99 cm) by 23 inches (58 cm) by 29 inches (74 cm); it stands on a granite pedestal measuring approximately 82 inches (210 cm) by 62 inches (160 cm) by 58 inches (150 cm) and a base that measures 14.5 inches (37 cm) by 80 inches (200 cm) by 76 inches (190 cm).Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 20232. Christopher Columbus Marker, Side Two
Below the bust is a granite pedestal with a plaque and relief carvings underneath. The carving on the front of the pedestal depicts a figure grouping with a man draped in fabric and wearing a crown of laurels standing in the center. His left arm is raised in the air and right hand rests in front of his waist. To the left and right of this man, three figures are featured, two of whom are kneeling before him. The relief on the pedestal's proper right side depicts a seated woman with her right hand resting on her chest and left handon a large anchor; her head is turned to her right. The relief on the pedestal's proper left side is a profile view of a seated woman resting her right elbow on a globe. Below the relief sculptures, the pedestal slopes outward to meet a two-stepped granite base.Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 20233. Christopher Columbus Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
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Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
5. Christopher Columbus Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
6. Christopher Columbus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 377 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
