Garden City in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cristoforo Colombo

"Discoverer of the New World"

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025

1. Cristoforo Colombo Marker

Inscription. Cristoforo Colombo
Discovered America
October 12, 1492
Erected by
John Michael Marino Lodge 1989
Port Washington, L.I., N.Y.
Glen Cove Lodge 1016
Glen Cove, L.I., N.Y.
Order Sons of Italy in America
October 12, 1964 ( back ) Lodges in the
Order Sons of Italy in America
in Nassau County
John Michael Marino Lodge 1389
Port Washington, L.I., N.Y.
Glen Cove Lodge 1016
Glen Cove, L.I., N.Y.
Columbus Lodge 2143
Massapequa, L.I., N.Y.
Enrico Fermi Lodge 2150
Freeport, L.I., N.Y.

Erected 1964 by Order Sons of Italy in America in Nassau County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1492.

Location. 40° 44.231′ N, 73° 38.024′ W. Marker is in Garden City, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Supreme Court Drive and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Supreme Court Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Supreme Court Drive, Garden City NY 11530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area

and on Long Island.

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 walking distance of this marker: The Easter Rising Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Easter Monday–April 16, 1979

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(about 400 feet away); Éirí Amach na Cásca (about 400 feet away); Washington Avenue Airfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lions Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Camp Winfield Scott (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bessie & Roxey (approx. 0.4 miles away); Garden City World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Garden City.

Cristoforo Colombo Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025

2. Cristoforo Colombo Statue

The rear panel of the monument.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025

3. Cristoforo Colombo Marker

dedication plaque Cristoforo Colombo
"Discoverer of the New World"
In recognition of his voyage that opened the path to a new land, allowing us to build and thrive in the greatest country in the world.
Dedicated to all Americans
October 12, 1964 by
John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 – Port Washington
and
The Glen Cove Lodge #1016
Rededicated October 12, 2024
Committee John Michael Marino Lodge 1389 John Coccarelli, Chair • Anthony Cavallaro • Trina Coccarelli • John Maura • Marianne Bortone Prince • Daryl Zimbardi Loggia Glen Cove 1016 Joseph A. Gallo, Chair • Renato Spampinato Contributors Anthony Coccarelli • Stephen E. Meehan

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025

4. Cristoforo Colombo Marker

Sons of Liberty in America, 90th Anniversary Plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025

5. Cristoforo Colombo Marker

Sponsors and Benefactors Plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025

6. Cristoforo Colombo Marker

In front of the Nassau County Supreme Court

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 5, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.