CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The City of Charlotte announced on Friday that three additional city street names with ties to the Confederacy or slave owners will be renamed.
Leaders hope this will be another step forward for Charlotte as the city addresses its’ past and symbols it has held onto, such as street names, that commemorate those who fought against the liberties of Black Americans.
Officials say the following new street names will become effective on January 21st, 2022:
- Aycock Lane will be renamed Wall Street.
- Jackson Avenue will become Cross Trail Drive.
- Zebulon Avenue will become Yellowstone Drive. (The existing Yellowstone Drive, including block ranges, will be extended as a result of this change.)
Officials say the remaining streets to be renamed include:
- Hill Street.
- Morrison Boulevard.
- Barringer Drive.
- Stonewall Street.
City officials say residents and business owners who live on Hill Street and Morrison Boulevard are currently submitting new name suggestions.
A final vote will allow them to select their top three name choices to determine which names will go into effect in March of 2022.
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