Saginaw in Saginaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A Memorial to Christopher Columbus
1492 — 1992
Photographed By Kevin W., June 6, 2024
1. A Memorial to Christopher Columbus Marker
Presented to the citizens of the city and county of Saginaw
A memorial to Christopher Columbus commemorating the 500th anniversary of his historic voyage that gave birth to America
Presented by Order Sons of Italy in America
Saginaw Lodge
September 22, 1991
August 3, 1492, departed Palos, Spain (1) sailed to Canary Islands (Gomera), (2) September 6, 1492 headed due west into uncharted waters
Trade winds carried them to San Salvador (3) landing October 12, 1492
The dashed line represents the return voyage
Erected 1991 by Order Sons of Italy in America — Saginaw Lodge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is August 3, 1492.
Location. 43° 25.054′ N, 83° 57.93′ W. Marker is in Saginaw, Michigan, in Saginaw County. Marker is at the intersection of South Michigan Avenue and Court Street, on the left when traveling north on South Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 S Michigan Ave, Saginaw MI 48602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saginaw Valley Lumbering Era (within shouting distance of this marker); Wartburg College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saginaw County Veterans Memorial
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Photographed By Kevin W., June 6, 2024
2. A Memorial to Christopher Columbus Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., June 6, 2024
3. A Memorial to Christopher Columbus Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., June 6, 2024
4. A Memorial to Christopher Columbus Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., June 6, 2024
5. A Memorial to Christopher Columbus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 8, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
