Jefferson Davis Memorial Removal

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS

The public is invited to make comments on the removal of the Jefferson Davis Memorial Park/Arch. On April 16, 2019, the Fort Monroe Authority received a formal request from Governor Northam for the removal of the Jefferson Davis Memorial Arch as well as references to Jefferson Davis Memorial Park.

The park was designated in honor of Jefferson Davis in 1955, and has also been referred to as a memorial park. A 50-foot wrought iron archway gifted from the United Daughters of the Confederacy marks the entry into the park above the south bastion of the Fort.

Fort Monroe Authority is requesting consultation with the public with regards to the potential effects on historic properties.

Notice of Public Comment Period

As we begin the next phase of consultation and review, please see the documents within the button “Consultation Seeking Comment.” The public is invited to make comment on the avoidance or minimization of the adverse effect by completing the form below.

Written concurrence or non-concurrence to the determination of effect and/or comments must be received by midnight on Saturday, July 27, 2019 and can be provided by mail, email or at the FMHPO “Project Review Information Exchange” page at the link below.

The duration of the consultation period shall be 15 days from the date hereof. The comment period duration is pursuant to the Fort Monroe Protocol in order to provide a reasonable opportunity for stakeholders and members of the public to comment on the proposed undertaking.