The Town of Edenton and United Daughters of the Confederacy are negotiating the next move in this twisted tale. One important note about this Confederate monument is that it was dedicated in 1909, in front of the courthouse. But it was moved from the courthouse to the waterfront in 1961. If you’re driving on U.S. Highway 17, close to the line dividing Bertie and Chowan counties, a new billboard might catch your eye. It reads: “Welcome to Edenton. We Apologize for the Confederate Statue. We’re Working on It.” The billboard message made its debut in January, with help from the coalition and from the civil rights group, Emancipate NC. Read the full article at WUNC 91.5
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