University in Lafayette County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

The Old Chapel

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017

1. The Old Chapel Marker

Inscription. The Old Chapel was originally constructed in 1853 as a dormitory. Its design was later modified to include a large hall for student assemblies, commencement exercises, and meeting rooms for literary societies and student organizations. During the Civil War the Old Chapel was used to house wounded soldiers following the Battle of Shiloh in 1862. Also known as the "Y" or the "Old Y," the old Chapel was the assembly hall of the YMCA for many years.

Erected 2011 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 34° 21.942′ N, 89° 32.062′ W. Marker is in University, Mississippi, in Lafayette County. Marker is on University Circle, 0.2 miles west of Grove Loop, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: University Circle, University MS 38677, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lyceum — The Circle Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); To Our Confederate Dead (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Ventress Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnard Observatory (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lyceum (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Barnard Observatory (about 500 feet away); Society Of Professional Journalists Historic Site in Journalism (about 600 feet away); Documenting the Blues (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University.

More about this marker. The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) adjoins the City of Oxford.

Regarding The Old Chapel. The Old Chapel served as the place of formal worship and ceremonial assembly for nearly 75 years. This Georgian-style building once housed the director of religious life, the foreign student adviser, and student organization offices. It was completely renovated in 1999 and now serves the Croft Institute for International Studies.

The Old Chapel (marker on far right of building, behind black SUV). image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017

2. The Old Chapel (marker on far right of building, behind black SUV).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.