### [2026-08-28](/feed/2026/08/28/index.md)

##### Removal of Confederate monuments and memorials
# In the U.S. state of Virginia, Richmond removes the last three Confederate statues from Richmond’s Capitol Square. The statues were of Stonewall Jackson, former Governor William Smith, and Hunter McGuire. 




### Sources:

1. [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/08/28/three-remaining-confederate-statues-removed-virginias-capitol/)
2. [WRIC ABC 8News](https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/confederate-statues-removed-capitol-square/)

### Changes:

1. In the U.S. state of Virginia, Richmond removes the last three Confederate statues, with the three removed are statues of Stonewall Jackson, former Governor William Smith, and Hunter McGuire.  _2026-08-29 22:02:50 (First version)_
1. In the U.S. state of Virginia, Richmond removes the last three Confederate statues from Richmond’s Capitol Square. The statues were of Stonewall Jackson, former Governor William Smith, and Hunter McGuire.  _(Current version)_

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