Statue of Raphael Semmes
Statue formerly displayed in Mobile, Alabama
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A statue of the Confederate naval officer Raphael Semmes was displayed in Mobile, Alabama, since June 1900.[1] It was removed on 5 June 2020 during the George Floyd protests, and was Relocated to the History Museum of Mobile.[2]
| Statue of Raphael Semmes | |
|---|---|
The statue in 2010 | |
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| Artist | Caspar Buberl |
| Year | 1900 |
| Subject | Raphael Semmes |
| Location | Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| 30.69037°N 88.04003°W | |
The city's mayor, Sandy Stimpson, stated that "Moving this statue will not change the past. It is about removing a potential distraction so we may focus clearly on the future of our city".[3] Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall subsequently threatened to prosecute the city, levying a $25,000 fine for removing the statue, if the removal becomes permanent.[4]
