New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Colombo
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
1. Colombo Marker
New London Columbus Statue Fund Committee
Italian Americans donated this statue of Christopher Columbus to the city of New London on October 12, 1928.
Italian American Civic Association
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1775.
Location. 41° 21.025′ N, 72° 6.061′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker is at the intersection of Bank Street and Howard Street, on the left when traveling east on Bank Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shaw Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Shaw Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); New London Whalemen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Religious Diversity (approx. 0.2 miles away); Italian American Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Starr Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Coastal Hazard Areas (approx. ¼ mile away); 194 Bank Street (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
2. Second Plaque
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
3. Columbus Markers
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
4. Christopher Columbus
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2011
5. Closeup of Christopher Columbus Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 23, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
