Florence Branch NAACP Opposes Placement Of Statue Of Former Confederate Lt. Governor On The Grounds Of The Florence County Museum

July 29, 2022
The Florence Branch of the NAACP opposes the placement of a statue of former Confederate Lt. Governor William W. Harllee on the grounds of the taxpayer funded Florence County Museum. The Florence Branch of the NAACP opposes the placement of a statue of former Confederate Lt. Governor William W. Harllee on the grounds of the taxpayer funded Florence County Museum.

In an era where most progressive communities are moving away from displaying Confederate Reliquary, the Florence County Council by majority vote has decided to place the statue of the former Confederate Lt. Governor William W. Harllee on the grounds of the taxpayer funded Florence County Museum. This decision comes after the Museum’s duly appointed Board voted not to accept this statue four years ago.

This decision is an afront to the African-American Community and the Greater Florence Community. Insensitive decisions such as this serves no purpose beyond widening the gulf that currently exists in this country. We are asking like minded citizens to express your concerns about this decision to your County Councilman.

The Florence County NAACP on Facebook: facebook.com/flobranchnaacp.

Florence County Council members:

District 1, Jason Springs

District 2, Roger M. Poston

District 3, Dr. Alphonso Bradley

District 4, Jerry W. Yarborough

District 5, Kent C. Caudle

District 6, Stoney C. ‘Toney’ Moore

District 7, Reverend Waymon Mumford

District 8, Frank J. “Buddy” Brand, Vice Chairman

District 9, Willard Dorriety, Jr., Chairman