The Monroe News A Custer speaks Chip Custer and his wife are retired and living in Arizona. He has visited Monroe “countless” times and given talks as well as participated in Custer events. He is well aware of the most recent controversy surrounding his ancestor, the general. Mr. Custer wrote three columns about his well-known name and what he thinks of those who want the statue moved or the Custer removed from the Monroe community. Saturday, Part I: Custer: A family of patriots Sunday, Part II: The inconvenience of truth Monday, Part III: Let the statue stand In 1910, 25,000 city and county residents mobbed Loranger Square to watch President Taft and Elizabeth (Libbie) Custer, the General’s wife, unveil the Custer statue, now on the register of National Landmarks, and one of the finest equestrian statues in the country.