A little slice of Southern History

James H. Meredith, a Mississippi native of Kosciusko, stepped into the pages of history on October 1, 1962, when he opened the doors to a higher education at the University of Mississippi and in the South. As a major figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, he helped lead the way to jusitce and equality for all citizens.

This statue of him is located on the campus of Ole Miss behind the Lyceum, directly in front of the Library. It was a timeless act that many take for granted.