Removal of George Rogers Clark statue to cost UVa $400,000

CHARLOTTESVILLE — The University of Virginia is nearly ready to start removing its statue of George Rogers Clark, a process that officials expect to cost about $400,000.

The statue’s depiction of Native Americans led to calls for its removal.

Colette Sheehy, senior vice president for operations at UVa, said Friday at a Board of Visitors committee meeting that the university is prepared to issue a request for proposals this month for firms to remove the statue, relocate it and store it. The $400,000 estimate also includes work to repair the site following removal.

Sheehy said school officials hope to have the statue removal finished this summer. Then, the university will start talking with students and the Indigenous community about what should go on the site.

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