Statue of Christopher Columbus, Bronze memorial in Harbor Park, Middletown, United States.
The bronze sculpture stands at Columbus Point in Harbor Park, overlooking the Connecticut River with raised hands gesturing toward the water.
Italian American organizations and local families presented this monument to Middletown in 1996 as part of the Columbus Quincentennial celebration.
The statue represents both the commemoration of Christopher Columbus and the contributions of Italian American families to Middletown's development.
The monument remained at its original location until June 2020, when officials moved it during Harbor Park maintenance work.
Red paint incidents and alterations to the base inscription changed the statue's message from 'discoverer of America' to 'looter of America' in 2016.
Location: Middletown
Inception: 1996
GPS coordinates: 41.55920,-72.64338
Latest update: November 3, 2025 22:09
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