| Columbus Circle | |
|---|---|
 County Courthouse at Columbus Circle | |
| Location | Syracuse, New York, US |
| Coordinates | 43°2′48.6″N 76°8′56.7″W / 43.046833°N 76.149083°W |
| Area | 0.160 acres (0.00065 km2) |
| Established | 1895 |
| Governing body | City of Syracuse |
  Location of Columbus Circle in New York | |
Columbus Circle is a neighborhood and plaza in the downtown section of Syracuse, New York, United States. At the center of the circle is a large fountain and the Columbus Monument, designed by the Syracuse-born architect Dwight James Baum and dedicated in 1934. Columbus Circle is home to Syracuse's two cathedrals, the Episcopalian St. Paul's Cathedral and the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, as well as the Onondaga County Courthouse and the John H. Mulroy Civic Center.
The circle, originally known as Library Circle and later as St. Mary's Circle, began as a chiefly residential district. Beginning in the early 20th century it slowly developed as government and commercial buildings were constructed. From 1913 to 1933 the circle hosted to the city's annual tree lighting. After the Columbus Monument's dedication in 1934, it was the site of annual memorial services on Columbus Day and protests advocating for the statue's removal. In October 2020 the city of Syracuse announced plans to remove the statue of Christopher Columbus and redevelop the circle into "Heritage Park." The removal was halted by a court decision in 2022, which the city successfully appealed.