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Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park - Eva, Tennessee
The Tennessee State Park website states that Nathan Bedford Forrest is "a controversial figure". Wikipedia states that "Forrest joined the Ku Klux Klan ... and was elected its first Grand Wizard". He also led the Fort Pillow Massacre. In the last years of his life, Forrest denounced the violence and racism of the KKK. Why does the state of Tennessee honor such a man? What message was sent when the park was established in 1963? What message does maintaining this name send today? |
More Forrest Memorials
Many memorials have been erected to Forrest; mostly in the early to mid-1900s and especially in Tennessee and adjacent Southern states. Insightful leaders understand that their existence is not helpful, so they are being removed.
Status of Known Memorials Those not familiar with Forrest and Confederate history will likely be surprised to learn just how tight Tennessee laws are when it comes to protecting Forrest memorials. |
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