Columbus in Platte County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

1. The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower Marker

Inscription.
In 1492 Christopher Columbus, his crew and three ships, the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria set sail from Spain to the New World. That voyage is depicted in the scene above as we pay tribute to the man, the voyage and the community namesake.

Dedicated April 25, 1992 in commemoration of Christopher Columbus' Voyage and to celebrate the history of our community

Bells Contributed from the Collection of Leonard T. Fleisher

Original Belltower Design by Craig Dunham

Erected 1992 by Columbus Community Foundation, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1993.

Location. 41° 25.363′ N, 97° 22.13′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Nebraska, in Platte County. It is on 33rd Avenue (U.S. 30/81) near 7th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker and Belltower are in Pawnee Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NE 68601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska and in the Platte River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: North Branch, Oregon Trail (a few steps from this marker);

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United Methodist Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Michael's Catholic Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named United Methodist Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Catholic Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Bernard Catholic Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Bernard Catholic Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Additional keywords. genocide, slavery

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

2. The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

3. The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

4. The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

5. The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower Marker

The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

6. The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 28, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.