Houston Museum of African American Culture takes possession of Confederate monument that once stood in Sam Houston Park

HOUSTON – A Confederate monument that stood in a Houston park for more than a century before it was removed two months ago is now in the possession of the Houston Museum of African American Culture.

“The Spirit of the Confederacy” was removed from Sam Houston Park during the overnight hours of June 17.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the statue would be given to the museum so that it can be viewed in the appropriate context.

Officials said Tuesday that the museum has taken possession of the statue.

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