City Council in Missouri City passes ordinance to rename Confederate Drive to Prosperity Drive
Photo of Confederate Drive road sign (Source: City of Missouri City/Twitter)
MISSOURI CITY, Texas - City Council members in Missouri City have unanimously approved an ordinance to change the name of Confederate Drive in the Vicksburg subdivision to Prosperity Drive.
According to the city, the change was proposed by homeowners, and the City Planning Department supported the residents’ application to replace the controversial street name with one that is more equitable and inclusive.
Rhonda Gilbo was the person who spearheaded the name-change application and was successful in getting 70% of her neighbors to support the measure, according to the city.
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Loudoun County considers changing Confederate street names
Loudoun County considering changing Confederate street names
The debate over whether to rename streets that currently have ties to the confederacy is now hitting Loudoun County. Tonight, the board of supervisors will start to weigh in on what to do with roads named after generals and other Confederate figures.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - The debate over whether to rename streets that currently have ties to the confederacy is now hitting Loudoun County. Tonight, the board of supervisors will start to weigh in on what to do with roads named after generals and other Confederate figures.
Loudoun County Board Votes to Begin Process to Rename Confederate Roads, Areas nbcwashington.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nbcwashington.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.