Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Christopher Columbus Monument

Christopher Columbus Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011

1. Christopher Columbus Marker

Inscription. Columbus This memorial pioneers in initiating and symbolizing a national movement for the Americanization of Columbus Day in the United States. Thousands of Patersonians of all racial origins by their voluntary contributions made possible this truly American tribute to the discoverer of the New World.

Erected 1953 by The Christopher Columbus Monument Fund.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1492.

Location. 40° 55.011′ N, 74° 10.532′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of Cianci Street and Curtis Place, on the right when traveling north on Cianci Street. Marker is in Paterson’s Federici Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

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 walking distance of this marker: Federici Park (here, next to this marker); “Lou’s On First” (within shouting distance of this marker); The Allied Textile Printing Site (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); “The Dublin Spring Water Boy” (approx. ¼ mile away); Harry B. Haines Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Overlook Park (approx. ¼ mile away); City of Paterson (approx. ¼ mile away); Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Allied Textile Printing Site (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed).

Christopher Columbus Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011

2. Christopher Columbus Monument

Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011

3. Dedication Plaque

A plaque containing the names of members of the committees and executive personnel of the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fund is on the back of the Christopher Columbus Monument.

Monument Marker in Federici Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011

4. Monument Marker in Federici Park

Closeup of Christopher Columbus image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011

5. Closeup of Christopher Columbus

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,148 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.