National Register of Historic Places

Lyceum--The Circle Historic District

Lyceum--The Circle Historic District is a historic place in Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 2008, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 08001092.

Oxford, Lafayette County, MississippiListed October 6, 2008NRIS #08001092★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Lyceum--The Circle Historic District?

The Lyceum–The Circle Historic District is a historic district within the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Mississippi. It includes eight buildings and several monuments lining University Circle, and surrounds "The Circle" on the campus. The university was established as the flagship public institution of the state, and generations of leading families' sons and daughters have studied here.

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Listing details

Name
Lyceum--The Circle Historic District
City
Oxford
County
Lafayette County
Listed on the National Register
October 6, 2008
NRIS reference number
08001092
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.36535, -89.53496
When was Lyceum--The Circle Historic District listed on the National Register?

Lyceum--The Circle Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 2008.

Where is Lyceum--The Circle Historic District located?

Lyceum--The Circle Historic District is located in Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi at approximately 34.36535, -89.53496. See the map above.

Is Lyceum--The Circle Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lyceum--The Circle Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.