Slave Auction Block, Fredericksburg

The Slave Auction Block in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a large stone that was used as an auction block in historical slave auctions. It was located on the corner of William Street and Charles Street, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Fredericksburg Historic District.

Slave Auction Block, Fredericksburg, Virginia

After almost a century of debate as to whether or not it should be removed as a symbol of racial oppression,[1][2] the auction block was removed from its site on June 5, 2020, following protests triggered by the killing of George Floyd.[3] The city council had been planning the block's removal since 2017, with a court victory by the council in February 2020 having cleared the last remaining legal obstacles to moving it.[4] The block is planned to be displayed at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.[5][6]

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References
  1. Caprara, David (1 September 2017). "The 'slave block' in a town in Virginia: should it stay or should it go?". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  2. Kenney, Tanasia (1 September 2017). "Debate Continues Over What Exactly to Do About Fredericksburg's Street-Corner Slave Auction Block". atlantablackstar.com. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  3. "Virginia city removes 176-year-old slave auction block". ABC News. June 5, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  4. Press, Gregory Dailey and The Associated (2020-06-05). "'This was huge': City of Fredericksburg removes 176-year-old slave auction block". WJLA. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  5. "City of Fredericksburg Proceeds with Auction Block Relocation". City of Fredericksburg. June 5, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  6. McGreevy, Nora (September 30, 2020). "Fredericksburg's Slave Auction Block Will Be Moved to a Museum". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2020-10-01.

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