Cristoforo Colombo
[Holy Rosary Church]
This monument, erected on the occasion of the 1992 Quincentennial Jubilee celebrating the discovery of America, pays tribute to Cristoforo Colombo and his seafaring companions. Their bold voyage led to a historic encounter between the European world and the Americas. A turning point in Western Civilization, this event paved the way for the spreading of the Gospel and the establishment of a society anchored on the principles of Christian love and holiness
1842 - 1992
Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street NW and F Street NW, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street NW.
Courtesy hmdb.org
