COLUMBIA – The nondescript concrete marker that lies on James T. Scott's grave and serves as a reminder of an infamous part of Columbia's history will soon be removed.The James T. Scott Monument Committee met Monday night to wrap up the final details of an April 30 ceremony to unveil a new headstone for lynching victim James T. Scott.
Unveiling of headstone for lynching victim James T. Scott set
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 | 6:09 p.m. CDT;
updated 7:16 a.m. CDT, Thursday, March 24, 2011
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