Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Columbus
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
1. Christopher Columbus Marker
In commemoration of the
four hundredth anniversary
of the
discovery of the New World
October 1492
Erected 1892 by Citizens of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1492.
Location. 40° 46.192′ N, 73° 58.363′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. Marker can be reached from The Mall. The marker is on The Mall in Central Park at the top of Literary Walk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Shakespeare (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Walter Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Burns Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Dene Slope (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women's Rights Pioneers Monument (about 300 feet away); Transverse Road #1 (about 400 feet away); William John Liebig (about 400 feet away); The Children’s District (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Christopher Columbus.
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
2. The Columbus Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
