Geez, Texas: A Century-Old Row Over a 1917 Monument

Geez, Texas: A Century-Old Row Over a 1917 Monument

In the sleepy town of Georgetown, Texas, a decades-long spate of chatter revolves around a new inscription for an old monument, focusing on the Confederacy's part in the Civil War and slavery.

Erected in 1917, the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument, resting beside the Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown, has been a point of contention for years. The local anti-racism group, Courageous Conversations, proposes a fresh engraving that sheds light on the Confederacy's stance on slavery. Some demand its removal, but the Williamson County Commissioners have yet to comment on the new plaque proposal.

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