In 1854, the town site's name was changed to Genoa. This was supposedly in honor of Christopher Columbus' birthplace, Genoa, ...
Christopher Columbus was a 15th and 16th century explorer credited for connecting the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the New World (North America and South America). Born in Genoa ...
The Largest Columbus Monument And World's Smallest Church The monument is easy to walk around at just 1500 square meters. Small for a castle but as a monument to Christopher Columbus, it is huge.