Posted on 09/17/2016 5:14:55 PM PDT by COBOL2Java
WASHINGTON In a unanimous vote Saturday, the Alexandria City Council has decided to change the name of Jefferson Davis Highway, a roadway named for Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy.
I could honestly say, personally, raise my taxes to pay for it, to satisfy my parents, my grandparents, Councilman Willie F. Bailey Sr. said.
The council discussed the possibility of changing the name to Patrick Henry but tabled the discussion for later. An advisory committee did not recommend name changes for all the streets in Alexandria named after Confederate soldiers but has now opened the door for neighbors who want a street change to petition for one.
(Excerpt) Read more at wtop.com ...
It was an old auto trail - dates back to the early 1900’s.
Apparently Arlington County thought it required the Virginia General Assembly’s approval to change the name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Davis_Highway
West Kabul
-— the shop keepers will be pleased
You really don't understand the South or the War Between the States?
Read a good biography of Robert E. Lee or watch the movie "Gods & Generals". Perhaps that will give you some insight.
Yeah that’s it, I’m sure.
Right after the end of WWII we ended up living in Oakland, CA. And where we lived was a nice “all white” neighborhood. Now it’s all minority. The main drag out to East Oakland ( were all the killings that put Oakland way up on the list used to be called East 14th St. Now it’s called International Blvd., and if you have to go there today, you need a black friend or a gun. Preferably both, and he probably should be armed as well.
I hope they leave the Confederate memorial statue in Alexandria alone.
U.S. Route 1 would be a possibility.
It is already Route 1, and many people in my area refer to it as such. We also have a Business Rt 1, so people will distinguish between the two by using the other names, Jeff Davis vs Lafayette.
Good point.
What in WV is *not* named after Robert C. Byrd?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.