University in Lafayette County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Lyceum The Circle Historic District
Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017
1. Lyceum — The Circle Historic District plaque.
Historic District
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This district possesses national significance in
commemorating the history of the United States of America
On this site, between September 30 and October 1, 1962, a
rebellious mob clashed with U.S. Marshalls and federal
troops. Authorized by President John F. Kennedy, over the
court ordered admittance of African-American student James
Meredith to the University of Mississippi. The riotous event
marked a decisive turning point in the history of public
school desegregation as violent southern massive resistance
declined in the face of federal government enforcement.
Erected 2008 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1962.
Location. 34° 21.918′ N, 89° 32.048′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in the North Mississippi Hills. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: To Our Confederate Dead (here, next to this marker); Ventress Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Old Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lyceum (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barnard Observatory (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Barnard Observatory (about 600 feet away); Society Of Professional Journalists Historic Site in Journalism (about 700 feet away); Documenting the Blues (about 700 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.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Lyceum–The Circle Historic District. (Submitted on April 23, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017
2. View of the University Circle and the Lyceum in far background.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017
3. The Lyceum building.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 573 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
