Statue of Christopher Columbus, Bronze monument in New London, United States.
The bronze statue of Christopher Columbus rises from a stone base and stands as a permanent fixture in the Connecticut coastal city of New London.
Established in 1928, the statue represents a period when many American cities installed monuments to honor the Italian explorer's voyages to the Americas.
The monument serves as an educational resource for local schools, prompting discussions about exploration, colonization, and changing perspectives on historical figures.
Visitors can find the statue at coordinates 41.350278, -72.100833, with public parking spaces available in the surrounding neighborhood streets.
The statue generates ongoing discussions about historical representation, connecting to broader national debates about public monuments and their meanings.
Location: New London
Inception: 1928
GPS coordinates: 41.35028,-72.10083
Latest update: November 27, 2025 12:52
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