Lyceum — The Circle Historic District Historical

Lyceum — The Circle Historic District Historical (HM1Y0M)

Location: Oxford, MS 38677 Lafayette County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 21.918', W 89° 32.048'

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Lyceum — The Circle
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.
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HM NumberHM1Y0M
Series This marker is part of the National Historic Landmarks series
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Year Placed2008
Placed ByNational Park Service, United States Department of the Interior
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 266957 N 3805571
Decimal Degrees34.36530000, -89.53413333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 21.918', W 89° 32.048'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 21' 55.08" N, 89° 32' 2.88" W
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Area Code(s)662
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 304 University Cir, Oxford MS 38677, US
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