Monument Avenue’s largest Confederate statue comes down Ian Price September 8, 2021 1 minute read An enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee has been hoisted off the giant pedestal where it towered over Virginia’s capital city. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Governor Northam weighs in on removal of Lee MonumentNext: Non-fatal shooting in SE Roanoke last night Related Stories Detectives hunt armed suspects who targeted wrong house in Southeast Roanoke Ian Price March 3, 2026 0 Do Good Days accepting nominations from non-profits looking for a little help through March 9 Gene Marrano March 3, 2026 0 Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0
An enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee has been hoisted off the giant pedestal where it towered over Virginia’s capital city. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
