Trolley Square in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christopher Columbus
1451 - 1506
— Italian Explorer, Navigator, and Colonizer —
side one
Born circa 1451, in Genoa, Italy, at the start of the Renaissance, Christopher Columbus proposed to reach the rich trading lands of Asia by sailing west across unchartered seas. This revolutionary idea was finally accepted by Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand of Spain. After 33 frightening days at sea, Columbus landed on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492. By his creativity, courage, and faith in new ideas, he discovered the Americas and changed our world forever.
side two
This monument was funded by
The Order Sons of Italy in America
and the Knights of Columbus
Sculpted by Egidio Giaroli – Rome, Italy
Casting by Michelucci – Pistoia, Italy
Plaque Dedicated 1992
side three
Appreciates the generosity of
Himont Incorporated, on behalf of its employees,
to underwrite the cleaning and restoration
of this monument in 1990
for the betterment of the community.
Erected 1992 by The Order Sons of Italy in America & the Knights of Columbus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 45.19′ N, 75° 33.513′ W. Marker was in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It was in Trolley Square. Marker was at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wilmington DE 19806, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Wilmington Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); A City’s Growing Demand for Water (about 700 feet away); Vegetative Pond Buffer / Amortiguador de Estanque Vegetativo (about 700 feet away); Memorial Day Parade and Soldiers and Sailors Monument (about 700 feet away); Science in Action (about 700 feet away); Evolution of Safe Drinking Water (about 700 feet away); 1313 Delaware Avenue (about 700 feet away); A City Park Is Born (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Also see . . . Christopher Columbus - Wikipedia. Columbus has been criticized both for his brutality and for initiating the depopulation of the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, whether by imported diseases or intentional violence. Many scholars defend Columbus's actions or allege that the worst accusations against him are not based in fact, while others claim that he has been blamed for events far beyond his own reach or knowledge. (Submitted on October 14, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Additional keywords. genocide, looting, slavery, human trafficking
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 14, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 7, 8. submitted on November 4, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.