Delaware just removed its last public whipping post. Here's a look at its history and significance.

Delaware was the last state to ban whipping posts, a practice that scarred many Black Delawareans.

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Whipping post will come down amid community calls, as statues remain in limbo

Whipping post will come down amid community calls, as statues remain in limbo

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Whipping post on Georgetown's circle to be removed from public display

Delaware, the last to abolish state whippings, to remove public whipping post Wednesday