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Montgomery Co. Seeks To Remove Confederate Street, Facility Names
The Montgomery County Council wants to rename all county-owned streets and facilities named after Confederate figures.

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The Montgomery County Council wants to rename all county-owned streets and facilities named after Confederate figures.

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