2020.09.27 Statue of John Pelham, Anniston, Alabama USA The Anniston City Council voted 4-1 to remove the statue which has sat on its pedestal since 1905. The state of Alabama has monument laws making it illegal to remove statues dating 30 years or older.Photo: Steven Gross, The Anniston Star The monument is expected to be erected in Janney Furnace Park in Ohatchee, which houses a Confederate memorial and museum. Photo: Steven Gross, The Anniston Star The monuments base remains empty. Photo: Steven Gross, The Anniston StarSource: Dixon Hayes, WBRC