Confederate References Removed From Several Alexandria Streets - Old Town Alexandria, VA - Alexandria City Council renamed or rededicated several street names to remove references to Confederate military figures.
In 1953, the City of Alexandria adopted an ordinance that said streets running in North-South directions had to be named for Confederate military leaders. But now, some of the street names which resulted from that ordinance will be changed.
Naming committee recommends changes - Alexandria Times alextimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from alextimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
City Council naming committee makes recommendations for new street names alextimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from alextimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.