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

Inscription.
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.
Refurbished by Knights of Columbus 1956
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. Marker 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, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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.

Christopher Columbus Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

2. Christopher Columbus Marker, Side Two

Christopher Columbus Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

3. Christopher Columbus Marker

Indiana Statehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

4. Indiana Statehouse

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 September 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 36 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.