The statue of Roger B. Taney was removed from outside the Maryland State House in Annapolis overnight.
The controversial statue was removed between midnight and 2 a.m. on Friday.
Taney was a former Supreme Court justice who ruled that all slaves, even free slaves, could not be US citizens.
The scene during the removal process was peaceful. A few locals gathered to take pictures and watch history unfold. The statue has been in place for 145 years.
Governor Larry Hogan gave his nod of approval and then the State House Trust Board voted to remove the statue Wednesday.
There is no word yet on where the statue of Taney will be housed.
Statue of Roger Taney removed from State House overnight in Annapolis. Supreme Court justice ruled slaves cannot be US citizens. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/6WL7Ri92KZ
— Hilary Lane (@HilaryLWUSA9) August 18, 2017
