Downtown in Stamford in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Christopher Columbus
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
1. Christopher Columbus Statue Pedestal
Discoverer of America
Presented By
Stamford Chapter
Unico National
Dedicated October 12, 1960
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Unico National
"A Service Club"
Unity
Neighborliness
Integrity
Charity
Opportunity
"Service Above Self"
Erected 1960 by Stamford Chapter, Unico National.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1862.
Location. 41° 3.19′ N, 73° 32.515′ W. Marker is in Stamford in Western Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stamford CT 06901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, on the Gold Coast, and in Greater Bridgeport. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles E. Rowell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward A. Connell Heritage Park (about 400 feet away); Stamford Old Town Hall (about 600 feet away); The Settlement of Stamford in 1641 (about 800 feet away); Freedom Shrine (about 800 feet away); The Stamford Lincoln (about
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
2. Christopher Columbus Statue Pedestal
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
3. Christopher Columbus Statue
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
4. Christopher Columbus
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 30, 2010
5. Christopher Columbus
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 967 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
