Christopher Columbus Monument
historic site
A standing portrait of Christopher Columbus with his proper left hand resting on a unfurled scroll and his proper right hand pointing toward America. The sculpture stands on a tall granite base adorned with ropes, an anchor, and laurel leaves.
- Built
- 1892
- Material
- granite
- 3.4 mi off the Governor Casey Byway
- 15.6 mi off the Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway
- 16.4 mi off the Gateway to the Endless Mountains
Overlooks nearby
- Scenic Overlook (Carbondale) · 13 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:07 | 18:38 | 19:15 |
| June solstice | 05:30 | 19:58 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 06:51 | 18:25 | 19:02 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 15:52 | 16:37 |
Local time (America/New_York).
41.40795, -75.66342
Elevation 228 m (modelled from terrain)