Raymond H. Boone
Photo Credit: Richmond Free Press
About Richmond's Honorary Street Name Designations
Honorary street names can be found throughout Richmond, and are intended to memorialize individuals for their civic, cultural, humanitarian, or historically significant contributions to the Richmond Community. These designations typically apply to a portion of a street, such as a city block, and are designated by Richmond City Council via the passing of an Ordinance. Honorary street names do not replace the existing name of a street and do not require an alteration to maps or addresses.
Raymond H. Boone
Beginning his 50-year career in journalism by covering the Civil Rights Movement, Raymond H. Boone went on to found the weekly newspaper, the Richmond Free Press. Known as a vocal advocate for equality and ending discrimination, Mr. Boone was also a champion of freedom of the press and the First Amendment of the Constitution. He has been memorialized with an Honorary Street Name Designation for his many contributions to the civic well-being of Richmond.
Designation Area:
The 100 block of North 5th Street has been given the honorary designation of Raymond H. Boone Street.
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Learn more about this Honorary Street Designation by downloading a copy of the legislation. The Council Ordinance below is in PDF format:
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