Georgia renames park named after minstrel songwriter, ‘father of American music’

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 1,086

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources removed the name Stephen Foster from a state park, though a spokesman said the name change is unrelated to the 19th century songwriter’s association with racist minstrel music.

What was previously the Stephen C. Foster State Park was officially renamed the Okefenokee State Park effective Tuesday. The park serves as the main entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which was officially named a United Nations World Heritage …

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