McKinley Statue Removed Overnight

ARCATA, Ca. (KIEM) – If you were walking around the Arcata Plaza, you might have noticed something missing in the middle. President William McKinley’s statue was removed earlier this morning.

In its place now is a giant hole where the former president once stood.

Last year, Arcata residents voted to remove the McKinley statue. Now, with the statue removed. There have been mix reactions. Some locals are glad to see the statue gone, while others are not.

The City of Arcata is working to relocate the statue to Canton, Ohio.

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