Statue of Christopher Columbus (Richmond, Virginia)
| Statue of Christopher Columbus | |
|---|---|
The statue in 2015, before its toppling in 2020 | |
| Year | 1927 |
| Subject | Christopher Columbus |
| Condition | Damaged |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| 37°32′47.2″N 77°28′44.5″W / 37.546444°N 77.479028°W | |
A statue of Christopher Columbus was installed in Richmond, Virginia in 1927, where it stood until 2020 when it was torn down by protestors in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and thrown into a nearby lake.