Statue of Edward W. Carmack
| Statue of Edward W. Carmack | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2016 | |
| Artist | Nancy Cox-McCormack |
| Year | 1927 |
| Subject | Edward W. Carmack |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
A statue of Edward W. Carmack was installed in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Carmack was an opponent of Ida B. Wells and encouraged retaliation for her support of the civil rights movement.[1]
History
In 1909, the Tennessee legislature provided for the creation of a sculpture of Carmack by Nancy Cox-McCormack to be placed on the grounds of the Capitol. It was erected in 1927.[2]
The monument was toppled by demonstrators during the George Floyd protests in 2020.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Tamburin, Adam, Allison, Natalie. Protests in downtown Nashville: Arrests made for those out after curfew. The Tennessean. May 30, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "Who Was Edward Carmack, and Why Is There a Statue of Him at the State Capitol?". tnmuseum.org. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Nashville protesters set fires, topple controversial statue". Associated Press. May 30, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
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