The road to the Columbus Monument is newly repaired and a very easy drive. New steps lead you up to the monument from the large parking area.

This 15 ft concrete iron obelisk memorial was built by Long Islanders in Oct. 22, 1989 to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus on October 17, 1492. The road up to the memorial is a rocky path about one mile in. It is believed that Columbus stood here 500 years ago and took in the same view you will be seeing. Before you reach the memorial, about 1/2 way up the rocky road is a turn to the left that will take you to a lighthouse overlooking Galliot Cay about a mile away.

The inscription on the monument reads: “This monument is dedicated to the gentle peaceful and happy aboriginal people of Long Island the Lucayans and to the arrival of Christoper Columbus on Oct. 17, 1492.”

When Columbus landed he named Long Island, Fernandina Island claiming it was the most beautiful island in the world.