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14 Fairfax Streets With Confederacy-Related Names Will Soon Be Changed

The Fairfax City Council voted to rename 14 local street names that have ties to Confederacy, officials said.

2 of the 14 Street Names

2 of the 14 Street Names

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The Council voted on these street names after a heated debate last month, WTOP reported.  The City Council has not yet released the new names of the 14 streets. 

The street names to be renamed include:

  • Confederate Lane 
  • Lee Highway
  • Lee Street
  • Mosby Road
  • Mosby Woods Drive
  • Old Lee Highway
  • Raider Road
  • Ranger Road
  • Reb Street
  • Scarlet Circle
  • Singleton Circle
  • Traveler Street
  • Stonewall Avenue

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