Mount Kisco in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Christopher Columbus

1492 – 1992

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

1. Christopher Columbus Marker

Inscription.

Christopher Columbus. 1492 – 1992. , We, the Italian American Club of Northern Westchester, Inc. and contributing organizations, families, and individuals present this monument to the People of Mount Kisco, in observance of the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of the New World. The monument has been erected to symbolize that as Americans, we are an immigrant society. , Sponsors. Antonio and Francesca Bueti and Family . C and T Construction Corp. . Circolo Daniel Vinci . Richard A. Flynn, County Legislator . Foro Dante, Croton-On-Hudson . Il Club Italiano of Westchester Community College . Italian American Protective Association . Kiwanis Club of Mount Kisco . Sisqua Council 1852 Knights of Columbus . Susan, Andrew and Nicholas Lawrence . Luppino and Neri Landscaping and Masonry . John R. Martabano and Family . Simone Brothers Auto Body Inc. . Societa San Rocco Di Morra De Sanctis . Society Of Brothers and Sisters Of St Anthony and Mother Cabrini . Carmelo and Angela Tripodi . Joseph and Rose Yozzo , Major Contributors. Vincent Affrunti and Family . Domenico Amuso and Family . Ancient Order of Hibernians Frank H. Fox Div. 16, 1891-1992 . Association of Former Citizens of Guardia Lombardi . Dick and Francis Angi . Rosemarie and Joseph J. Angi Sr. . Ettore and Jennie Bergamini and Family . Sina and John Bono and Family . Carmelo and Giuseppina Bueti . Bueti’s Deli Rocco, Michael. Anthony . In Memory Of Antonia Cutri Bueti . Cassidy – Flynn Funeral Home Inc. . Angelo and Caterina Caizza and Family . Concetta and Rocco Cambareri . Nancy and Joseph Cambareri Sr. . Vincenzo and Elena Caracciolo and Family . Paul F. Carozza and George L. Griffin . Joseph and Ann Cosentino and Family . Carmine and Serafina Curro and Sons . Gerardo, Concetta, Vito and Gerry Jr. Di Matteo . Maria and Luigi Di Leo and Family . Leonardo and Luisa Fatibene and Family . Joseph and Vincenza Fedele and Family . The Finelli Family . John and Anna Garau . Joseph and Diana Genovese and Family . Frances Aquista Giardina . Hudson Valley National Foundation, Inc. . The Jewish Community of Northern Westchester . Key Bank of New York . Dr. and Mrs. Richard S. Klein . Lepp and Brandimarte Families . Angelo and Nancy Luppino Jr. and Family . Carmelo and Susan Luppino . Emilio and Elisabetta Luppino and Family . John S. Mazella, MD . Rose Cardillo Mcgrath . James and Kay Mortellaro and Son . Antonio and Maria Oliveri and Family . Omega Monuments Inc. . Pasquale and Laura Pagliaro . Papalia Brothers . Dominick and Nancy Pasquale and Family . The Pieragostini Family . Pitasi, Cerretani, Falletti Family . Barbara Grassi T. Preston . Dr. Alfio, Patricia and Patricia M. Raciti . Salvatore and Rosetta Rotolo and Family . Francesco and Flavia Scarfone . Carmello-Concetta-Mary Silicato . Silver Lake Mutual Society . Filippo and Sheila Simone and Family . Rosario and Josephine Simone and Family . Rosario Simone – 1917 . Vincenzo and Maria Simone and Family . Cesare and Margherita Sorio . Moses Taylor Post – American Legion 136 . The Terlizzi Family . Nina and Rocco Tripodi and Family . Raplh and Diane Vigliotti and Family . Mrs. Thomas M. Waller . Joseph Zoccali and Family . Carmelo and Giuseppina Bueti . Lazzaro, Rubina Caracciolo Family . Julio Gatto . Dr. Richard G. Spolzino

We, the Italian American Club of Northern Westchester, Inc. and contributing organizations, families, and individuals present this monument to the People of Mount Kisco, in observance of the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of the New World. The monument has been erected to symbolize that as Americans, we are an immigrant society.
Sponsors Antonio & Francesca Bueti & Family • C & T Construction Corp. • Circolo Daniel Vinci • Richard A. Flynn, County Legislator • Foro Dante, Croton-On-Hudson • Il Club Italiano of Westchester Community College • Italian American Protective Association • Kiwanis Club of Mount Kisco • Sisqua Council 1852 Knights of Columbus • Susan, Andrew & Nicholas Lawrence • Luppino & Neri Landscaping & Masonry • John R. Martabano & Family • Simone Brothers Auto Body Inc. • Societa San Rocco Di Morra De Sanctis • Society Of Brothers & Sisters Of St Anthony & Mother Cabrini • Carmelo & Angela Tripodi • Joseph & Rose Yozzo
Major Contributors Vincent Affrunti & Family • Domenico Amuso & Family • Ancient Order of Hibernians Frank H. Fox Div. 16, 1891-1992 • Association of Former Citizens of Guardia

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Lombardi • Dick & Francis Angi • Rosemarie & Joseph J. Angi Sr. • Ettore & Jennie Bergamini & Family • Sina & John Bono & Family • Carmelo & Giuseppina Bueti • Bueti’s Deli Rocco, Michael. Anthony • In Memory Of Antonia Cutri Bueti • Cassidy – Flynn Funeral Home Inc. • Angelo & Caterina Caizza & Family • Concetta & Rocco Cambareri • Nancy & Joseph Cambareri Sr. • Vincenzo & Elena Caracciolo & Family • Paul F. Carozza & George L. Griffin • Joseph & Ann Cosentino & Family • Carmine & Serafina Curro & Sons • Gerardo, Concetta, Vito & Gerry Jr. Di Matteo • Maria & Luigi Di Leo & Family • Leonardo & Luisa Fatibene & Family • Joseph & Vincenza Fedele & Family • The Finelli Family • John & Anna Garau • Joseph & Diana Genovese & Family • Frances Aquista Giardina • Hudson Valley National Foundation, Inc. • The Jewish Community of Northern Westchester • Key Bank of New York • Dr. & Mrs. Richard S. Klein • Lepp & Brandimarte Families • Angelo & Nancy Luppino Jr. & Family • Carmelo & Susan Luppino • Emilio & Elisabetta Luppino & Family • John S. Mazella, MD • Rose Cardillo Mcgrath • James & Kay Mortellaro & Son • Antonio & Maria Oliveri & Family

Christopher Columbus Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

2. Christopher Columbus Monument

• Omega Monuments Inc. • Pasquale & Laura Pagliaro • Papalia Brothers • Dominick & Nancy Pasquale & Family • The Pieragostini Family • Pitasi, Cerretani, Falletti Family • Barbara Grassi T. Preston • Dr. Alfio, Patricia & Patricia M. Raciti • Salvatore & Rosetta Rotolo & Family • Francesco & Flavia Scarfone • Carmello-Concetta-Mary Silicato • Silver Lake Mutual Society • Filippo & Sheila Simone & Family • Rosario & Josephine Simone & Family • Rosario Simone – 1917 • Vincenzo & Maria Simone & Family • Cesare & Margherita Sorio • Moses Taylor Post – American Legion 136 • The Terlizzi Family • Nina & Rocco Tripodi & Family • Raplh & Diane Vigliotti & Family • Mrs. Thomas M. Waller • Joseph Zoccali & Family • Carmelo & Giuseppina Bueti • Lazzaro, Rubina Caracciolo Family • Julio Gatto • Dr. Richard G. Spolzino

Erected 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 41° 12.421′ N, 73° 43.613′ W. Marker is in Mount Kisco, New York, in Westchester County. It is at the intersection of North Bedford Road (New York State Route

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117) and East Main Street ( Route 133), on the left when traveling north on North Bedford Road. Located in front of the Mount Kisco Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Kisco NY 10549, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mount Kisco Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); United Methodist Church of Mount Kisco (approx. half a mile away); Meeting of Washington & Rochambeau (approx. ¾ mile away); The Old North Castle Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Spencer Optical (approx. 1.1 miles away); Washington Rock (approx. 1.2 miles away); Rochambeau Farm (approx. 1.2 miles away); For God and Country (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Kisco.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 4,394 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.