University in Lafayette County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Lyceum
Erected 2002 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 34° 21.91′ N, 89° 32.152′ W. Marker is in University, Mississippi, in Lafayette County. Marker is at the intersection of University Circle and Library Lane, on the right when traveling south on University Circle. 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. Civil Rights Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Mississippi (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Chapel (about 500 feet away); Lyceum — The Circle Historic District (about 500 feet away); To Our Confederate Dead (about 500 feet away); University Park/Old Swayze Field (about 500 feet away); Ventress Hall (about 600 feet away); David Gaffney Sansing, Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles 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.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Lyceum & the Circle Historic District. (Submitted on April 13, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.