The Department of Public Utilities spent $16,000 to adorn a burial marker to Confederate soldiers at a utility substation located in the 2400 block of Wise Street.
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City’s investment in Confederate marker raises questions
Last year, the City of Richmond spent over $16,000 to enhance a 90-year-old Confederate marker, citing a resident’s desire to honor their ancestor.