Dedicated in 1993,the Memorial Statue of Christopher Columbus was erected along the Chattahoochee Riverwalk in Columbus as part of that city's celebration of the Christopher Columbus quincentennial in 1992. The sculpture, commissioned by Elena Diaz-Verson Amos, depicts Columbus during four phases of his life. The Riverwalk extends both north and south 22 miles from Lake Oliver on the north to Fort Benning on the South. It includes a covered stage, benches, pavilions, mile markers, picnic tables, trash cans, water fountains, pet stations and restrooms.