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Virginia Removes Three Confederate Statues From Capitol Square

8/29/2026

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Virginia state senator Adam Ebbin introduced legislation to remove three Confederate statues from the Capitol Square.
The statues depict Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, former Governor William “Extra Billy” Smith, and surgeon Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire.
Lawmakers revived the removal issue in the budget and allocated funds.
The Department of General Services will facilitate the statues’ removal.
Crews removed the statues on Friday morning, August 28, 2026.

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Virginia state senator Adam Ebbin introduced legislation to remove three Confederate statues from the Capitol Square.
The statues depict Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, former Governor William “Extra Billy” Smith, and surgeon Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire.
Lawmakers revived the removal issue in the budget and allocated funds.
The Department of General Services will facilitate the statues’ removal.
Crews removed the statues on Friday morning, August 28, 2026.