Commissioners explore changes to monument (Denton TX)

February 14
by Devin Rardin

The Denton County Commissioners Court is exploring options for context after years of controversy surrounding the 100-year-old Confederate monument on the courthouse lawn ...

The committee’s proposal includes a plaque under the archway that denounces slavery with strong language and video kiosks on either side of the statue. The kiosks are meant to examine race relations in Denton and honor veterans.

Peggy Riddle, director of the Denton County office of history and culture, said the office is considering a granite structure with language about civil rights, slavery and the Jim Crow era ...

https://www.ntdaily.com/after-years-of-controversy-commissioners-explore-major-changes-to-confederate-monument/