Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Christopher Columbus

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

1. Christopher Columbus Monument

The Columbus monument is in Newark's Washington Park, along with many other monuments and markers.

Inscription. [Front of monument] A
Cristoforo Colombo
ligure immortale
in questa terra
divinata
dal suo genio
gli italiani
eressero
Newark N.J. XII Ottobre
MDCCCCXXVII
[Lower front of monument] To
Christopher Columbus
Immortal Genoese
Erected by the Italians
in this land
Perceived through his genius
in the year 1492
[Back of monument]
Erected under the auspices of the Guisippe Verdi Society and presented by the Italians to the City of Newark October 12, 1927

Made in Rome Italy, Guiseppe Ciochetti, Sculptor

Guiseppe Verdi Society and Associated Italian Societies of Newark

Erected 1927 by Guiseppe Verdi Society and Associated Italian Societies of Newark.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1865.

Location. 40° 44.606′ N, 74° 10.193′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. Marker is on Broad St., on the right when traveling south. Monument is in Washington Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seth Boyden (a few steps from this marker);

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a different marker also named Seth Boyden (within shouting distance of this marker); Line of March of Washington’s Army (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Academy in Newark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian and the Puritan Monument (about 300 feet away); Donald T. Dust Home (about 600 feet away); Perfect Vehicles 1988-90 (about 600 feet away); The 19th Century Italianate Town House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

More about this marker. On June 26, 2020 the statue was removed by the City of Newark. The statue will be kept in storage until the city decides what to do with it. The pedestal and sculptures remain.

Also see . . . Photo of the pedestal without the statue (NJ.com). (Submitted on September 18, 2022, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey.)

Front of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

2. Front of Monument

The Christopher Columbus Monument includes a statue of Columbus on the top. Each side of the monument contains a relief plaque that tells the story of the Columbus' discovery of America.

Lower Front of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

3. Lower Front of Monument

Back of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

4. Back of Monument

Right Side Relief of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

5. Right Side Relief of Monument

This relief depicts Columbus' meeting with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

Relief on Rear of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

6. Relief on Rear of Monument

This relief shows Columbus preparing to leave on his voyage of discovery.

Left Side Relief of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

7. Left Side Relief of Monument

This relief is a scene on board the Santa Maria during the voyage to the New World.

Front Relief of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

8. Front Relief of Monument

This relief shows Columbus being greeted by the natives of the New World.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,264 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on September 10, 2022, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.