Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Columbus Square
Dedicated to the memory of the intrepid discoverer Columbus, as a symbol of his courage and inspiration, which led to the development of our land as a place of freedom and opportunity for all peoples.
Erected 1956 by The Grand Council, Columbia Association of New Jersey, Inc.
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. 40° 44.655′ N, 74° 10.209′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is on Washington Street south of Broad Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Washington St, Newark NJ 07102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indian and the Puritan Monument (here, next to this marker); Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 15 Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose G. Artigas (within shouting distance of this marker); Seth Boyden (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Tubman Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harriet Tubman Monument (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Harriet Tubman Monument (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026
2. Columbus Square Marker
The park that was formerly known as Columbus Square has since been rededicated as Harriet Tubman Square.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
