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Confederate statues removed in association with George Floyd protests in June 2020

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George Floyd protests An equestrian statue covered in spray-painted graffiti with a protester in front holding a sign reading "BLACK LIVES MATTER". A number of monuments and memorials were removed, or plans to remove them were announced, during the protests that followed the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. Some of these monuments have been the subject of lengthy, years-long efforts to remove them, sometimes involving legislation and court proceedings. In some cases the removal was official; in others, most notably in Alabama, laws prohibiting their removal were deliberately broken. Removals first focused on Confederate monuments and monuments tied to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Later removals concerned the genocide of Native Americans and other themes concerning racism both within and outside the United States. Following the initial removals of monuments in the United States in late May and early June, Black Lives Matter activists in other countries followed suit, with further removals in the United Kingdom, Belgium, and New Zealand. In addition to the removal of statues and murals, numerous schools and buildings were renamed. The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, NASCAR and the Cork GAA announced they would prohibit display of the Confederate battle flag. The American band Lady Antebellum changed their named to Lady A. Monuments and memorials The following monuments and memorials were removed during the George Floyd protests due to their connections to the slave trade or the Confederacy through slavery, the Lost Cause movement, segregation, or racism. Most are in the United States, but some monuments were removed in other countries, such as the monument to Edward Colston in the United Kingdom. The monument or memorial is scheduled to be removed but is still standing.

Monument/Memorial City U.S. state Removal announced Removed Means of removal Description Ref
Statue of Edward W. Carmack Edward Carmack statue Nashville Tennessee – May 30 Toppled by protesters Carmack was an opponent of Ida B. Wells and encouraged retaliation for her support of the civil rights movement. [1]
Appomattox Appomattox statue Alexandria Virginia "Been in discussions for some time" May 31 Removed by United Daughters of the Confederacy The owner, United Daughters of the Confederacy, moved the date up because of the protests. [2]
Statue of Charles Linn – Birmingham Alabama – May 31 Toppled by protesters Toppled by protestors who unsuccessfully attempted to remove the nearby Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument. [3]
Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument – Birmingham Alabama May 31 June 1 Removed by City The mayor said the expected $25,000 fine for violating the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act would be more affordable than the cost of continued unrest. [4]
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Bust of Robert E. Lee – Ft. Myers Florida June 1 June 1 Removed by Sons of Confederate Veterans Removed from downtown by its owner, the Sons of Confederate Veterans. [7]
Statue of Robert E. Lee at Robert E. Lee High School – Montgomery Alabama – June 1 Toppled by protesters Four people were charged with felony criminal mischief over removal of this statue. [8]
Bentonville Confederate Monument Bentonville Confederate Monument Bentonville Arkansas June 1 – Plans for removal by United Daughters of the Confederacy Removal announced during protests [9]
Athens Confederate Monument Athens Confederate Monument Athens Georgia June 2
–		 Plans for removal by City The mayor and city commissioners announced plans to remove the monument. [10]
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Nash County Confederate Monument – Rocky Mount North Carolina June 2 – Plans for removal by City The City Council of Rocky Mount voted to remove the monument. [12]
Gloria Victis Gloria Victis Salisbury North Carolina June 11 – Plans for removal by City Tentative agreement reached between city council and UDC; decision scheduled for June 16. [13]
Norfolk Confederate Monument Norfolk Confederate Monument Norfolk, Virginia Virginia June 2 – Plans for removal by City City Council planned removal; located at a former slave auction site. Johnny Reb statue atop the monument removed June 12. [14][15]
Statue of Frank Rizzo Statue of Frank Rizzo Philadelphia Pennsylvania Previously planned[citation needed] June 3 Removed by City At about 2 am, the statue of Philadelphia police chief and mayor Frank Rizzo was removed. [16]
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Robert E. Lee Monument Robert E. Lee Monument Richmond Virginia June 3 – Plans for removal by State Governor announced removal "as soon as possible"; monument on state land. [18]
J. E. B. Stuart Monument J. E. B. Stuart Monument Richmond Virginia June 3 – Plans for removal by City Planned removal of the four Confederate monuments on city land. [19]
Stonewall Jackson Monument Stonewall Jackson Monument Richmond Virginia June 3 – Plans for removal by City Planned removal of the four Confederate monuments on city land. [19]
Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument Richmond Virginia June 3 – Plans for removal by City Planned removal of the four Confederate monuments on city land. [19]
One Riot, One Ranger One Riot, One Ranger Dallas Texas June 4 June 4 Removed by City References a riot by white lynch mob. Statue model helped prevent black students from enrolling in public schools. [20]
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Slave auction block Slave auction block Fredericksburg Virginia 2019, the City Council voted for removal June 5 Removed by City A slave auction block was removed from the downtown and will be displayed in the Fredericksburg Area Museum. [23]
Statue of Raphael Semmes Statue of Raphael Semmes Mobile Alabama June 5 June 5 Removed by City Statue of Confederate Navy Admiral Raphael Semmes removed from downtown on orders of Mayor Sandy Stimpson. [24]
Statue of Orville L. Hubbard Statue of Orville Hubbard Dearborn Michigan June 5 [25]
Statue of Sam Davis – Nashville Tennessee June 5 To be removed within the week Removed by school Statue of Confederate soldier Sam Davis will be removed from the campus of Montgomery Bell Academy. [26]
Statue of Williams Carter Wickham Statue of Williams Carter Wickham Richmond Virginia – June 6 Toppled by protesters Pulled from its base and tumbled to the ground [27]
Frank Rizzo Mural Rizzo Mural.jpg Philadelphia Pennsylvania June 7 June 7 Painted over by City Mural painted over in the early morning. [28]
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Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument Indianapolis Indiana June 4 June 8 Removed by City A resolution to remove the monument passed the Indianapolis Parks Board in 2017, but was not funded. The mayor announced it would be removed. [30]
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John B. Castleman Monument John B. Castleman Monument Louisville Kentucky June 8 June 8 Removal by City Statue of John Breckinridge Castleman removed to be placed at his burial at Cave Hill Cemetery. [33]
Statue of Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus statue Richmond Virginia June 9 June 9 Toppled by protestors The statue was toppled, lit on fire, and dumped in a nearby lake by protestors who stated they were acting in solidarity with Native Americans. [34][35]
Jacksonville Confederate Monument Jacksonville Confederate Monument Jacksonville Florida June 9 June 9 Removed by City Overnight removed the monument from a Confederate monument in Hemming Park, leaving an empty pedestal. [36]
Denton Confederate Soldier Monument Denton Confederate Soldier Memorial Denton Texas June 9 "As soon as possible" Plans for removal by County Denton County commissioners voted to remove and relocate the monument, [37]
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Confederate Memorial Services		 – Jacksonville Florida June 9 – Plans for removal by City Mayor announced removal of all Confederate monuments, memorials, and markers, including this in Old City Cemetery. [38]
Monument to Confederate war soldiers Fort Worth Texas June 9 "As soon as possible" Plans for removal by County County commission voted to remove the monument in front of Tarrant County Courthouse. [39]
Florida's Tribute to the Women of the Confederacy Monument to the Women of the Southland Jacksonville Florida June 9 – Plans for removal by City Mayor announced removal of all Confederate monuments, memorials, and markers, including this one in Confederate Park. [38]
Jefferson Davis Memorial Jefferson Davis Memorial Richmond Virginia June 3 June 10 Toppled by protesters Planned removal of the four Confederate monuments on city land. Protestors toppled the statue from its plinth on June 10. [19][40]
Confederate Monument Portsmouth, Virginia (8596805587).jpg Portsmouth Virginia June 10 Four statues decapitated and one pulled down by protesters City campaign to remove it already underway. [41][42]
Statue of Jerry Richardson - Charlotte North Carolina June 10 June 10 Removed by Carolina Panthers Richardson was alleged to be racist and sexist. The statue was removed from the Bank of America Stadium for fear it would be destroyed by protestors. [43]
Statue of Christoper Columbus Christopher Columbus statue Saint Paul Minnesota June 10 June 10 Toppled by protestors The statue, located next to the Minnesota Capitol Building, was toppled by members of the American Indian Movement. [44]
Statue of Christopher Columbus Statue of Christopher Columbus Boston Massachusetts – June 10 Decapitated by protesters, removed by City Mayor Walsh said, the statue of will be removed pending a review. [45]
Richmond Police Memorial – Richmond Virginia June 11 June 11 Removed by city after being vandalized by protestors Dedicated to Richmond police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Removed from Byrd Park after repeated vandalization. The mayor's office stated the statue would be restored and reinstalled. [46]
Spirit of the Confederacy Spirit of the Confederacy Houston Texas June 11 – Plans for removal by City To be moved to the Houston Museum of African American Culture. [47]
Statue of Richard W. Dowling Statue of Richard W. Dowling. Houston Texas June 11 – Plans for removal by City Initial plans to relocate the statue of Dick Dowling to Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site were scuttled following objections by the mayor of Port Arthur. [48][47]
Statue of Philip Schuyler Philip Schuyler Statue Albany New York June 11 – Plans for removal by City Removal ordered by mayor Kathy Sheehan due to the fact that Schuyler owned slaves. [49]
Statue of Christopher Columbus Camden New Jersey June 11 June 11 Removed by City Removal ordered by mayor Frank Moran after many years of vandalism. [50]
Gadsden Confederate Memorial Quincy Florida June 11 June 11 Removed by County Commissioners Removed from the front of the Gadsden County Courthouse. Will be relocated within six months. [51][52]
Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial Dover Delaware – June 12 Vandalized by protestors, removed by city for restoration Statue partially decapitated. The adjacent memorial wall was unaffected. [53]
Statue of Christopher Columbus Wilmington Delaware June 12 June 12 Removed by City Removal ordered by mayor Mike Purzycki to be stored while the display of the statue is discussed. [54]
Statue of Caesar Rodney Caesar Rodney Statue.jpg Wilmington Delaware June 12 June 12 Removed by City Removal ordered by mayor Mike Purzycki to be stored while the display of the statue is discussed. [54]
Confederate War Memorial The Confederate War Memorial in 2006 Dallas Texas June 12 – Plans for removal by City To be placed in “archival storage pending resolution” of legal dispute over removal. [55]
DeKalb County Confederate Monument The DeKalb County Confederate Monument in 2012 Decatur Georgia June 12 – Monument removal ordered by Georgia Superior Court Justice The monument was ordered removed by Superior Court Justice Clarence Seeliger on the grounds that it constituted a public nuisance under the Georgia code. [56]
Statue of Jefferson Davis Jefferson Davis by Frederick Cleveland Hibbard - Kentucky State Capitol - DSC09226.JPG Frankfort Kentucky June 12 June 13 State The Historic Properties Advisory Commission voted to move it from the capitol rotunda to the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site. Removed the following day. [57]
Bust of John McDonogh Bust of John McDonogh in June 2017 New Orleans Louisiana June 13 Removed by protesters Protesters removed the bust from Duncan Plaza and rolled it into the Mississippi River. [58]

United Kingdom

Monument/Memorial City Removal announced Removed Means of removal Description Ref
Statue of Edward Colston Statue of Edward Colston Bristol – June 7 Toppled by protesters The statue of Edward Colston, a slave trader, was toppled and thrown into the Bristol Harbour by protesters. [59]
Statue of Robert Milligan Statue of Robert Milligan London June 9 June 9 Removed by local authorities Statue of Robert Milligan, a Scottish merchant and slave trader, outside the Museum of London Docklands. It was removed following a request from the Canal & River Trust. [60]
Dunham Massey Hall Sundial Dunham Massey Hall Sundial Trafford, Greater Manchester June 11 June 11 Removed by the National Trust A statue of an exoticised black man (described as "degrading"), in a kneeling position and carrying a sundial, formerly installed in the house's forecourt. [61][62]
Statue of Robert Clayton Statue of Robert Clayton London June 11 – Plans for removal by owner Statue of Sir Robert Clayton at St Thomas' Hospital. On June 11 the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, the Guy's and St Thomas' Charity, and King's College London issued a joint statement announcing that the statues of Clayton and Thomas Guy would be removed from public view. [63]
Statue of Thomas Guy Statue of Thomas Guy London June 11 – Plans for removal by owner Statue of Thomas Guy at Guy's Hospital. On June 11 the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, the Guy's and St Thomas' Charity, and King's College London issued a joint statement announcing that the statues of Guy and Robert Clayton would be removed from public view. [63]

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New Zealand

Monument/Memorial City Removal announced Removed Means of removal Description Ref
Statue of John Fane Charles Hamilton Hamilton June 12 June 12 Removed by City City Council announced removal after request by Maori tribal confederation Waikato Tainui [65][66]

Symbols and insignias

The following symbols and insignias were removed or stopped being used during the George Floyd protests due to their connections to African American mistreatment or the Confederacy through slavery, the Lost Cause movement, segregation, or racism.

Monument/Memorial City State Removal announced Removed Means of removal Description Ref
Confederate flag at the intersection of I-4 and I-75 Seffner Florida June 1 June 1 Removed by Sons of Confederate Veterans A 60-by-30-foot (18.3 m × 9.1 m) Confederate flag at the intersection of I-4 and I-75, just east of Tampa, Florida, was temporarily removed by its owner, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, after threats to burn it were made on social media. [67]
Ceiling mural in the lobby of the McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Mobile Alabama June 3 June 3 Removed by school A mural in McGill-Toolen Catholic High School reproduces the former seal of Mobile, which included the Confederate flag. The Mobile Archdiocese painted over the Confederate flag section so it now resembles the Alabama state flag. [68]
University of Alabama Confederate Army plaques Tuscaloosa Alabama June 8 – Removed by school The three plaques near the library commemorate University students who joined the Confederate military and University cadets who helped defend the campus. The University stated that they "will be placed at a more appropriate historical setting." [69]
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U.S. Marine Corps Confederate flag emblems United States Marine Corps National June 5 June 5 Removed by USMC The U.S. Marine Corps officially banned the Confederate battle flag from both public and work spaces on its military bases – including its display on vehicle bumper stickers, clothing, and coffee mugs. [71]
University of Kentucky, Memorial Hall fresco Lexington Kentucky June 5 – Plans for removal by school The fresco in the foyer of University of Kentucky's Memorial Hall has been criticized for its romanticized depiction of African American slaves. The University President announced that it would be removed. [72]
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U.S. Navy Confederate flag emblems United States Navy National June 9 – Planned removal by US Navy The U.S. Navy's Admiral Michael M. Gilday directed his staff to begin crafting an order banning the Confederate battle flag from "all public spaces and work areas aboard Navy installations, ships, aircraft and submarines." [75]
NASCAR Confederate flag emblems NASCAR National June 10 June 10 Prohibited by NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing prohibited the display of the confederate flag at all NASCAR events and properties. [76]
Cork GAA Confederate flag emblems GAA Ireland June 12 June 12 Prohibited by Cork GAA Fans of the Gaelic Athletic Associated Cork team use the Confederate Flag due to the county being nicknamed the Rebel County, The team has announced the prohibition of the flag. [77]

Buildings

The following buildings were destroyed, torn down, or heavily damaged during the George Floyd protests due to their connections to African American mistreatment or the Confederacy through slavery, the Lost Cause movement, segregation, or racism.

Building City State Date of incident Description Ref
Market House Market House Building Fayetteville North Carolina May 30 The Market House Building, a tourist attraction and museum on the site of a former slave market, was set on fire by demonstrators chanting "Black Lives Matter". The demonstrators used wood pallets to encourage a larger fire. [78]
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Memorial to the Women of the Confederacy Memorial to the Women of the Confederacy Richmond Virginia May 31 The national headquarters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was set on fire. Windows were broken and fire set to the curtains hanging in the building's Library. Flames covered most of the front of the building. There was extensive smoke and water damage throughout the building and charring on the building's Georgia marble façade. All the books in the building's library incurred some damage and library shelving was destroyed. Some Stonewall Jackson memorabilia, including his Confederate flag, were destroyed. [80]
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Names and nomenclature

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