Statue of James Meredith

Statue of James Meredith
LocationUniversity of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, United States
Coordinates34°21′54.9″N 89°32′11.8″W / 34.365250°N 89.536611°W / 34.365250; -89.536611
MaterialBronze
Dedicated dateOctober 1, 2006
Dedicated toJames Meredith

A statue of James Meredith stands on the campus of the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, United States. The statue honors Meredith, a civil rights activist who integrated the university in 1962. It was dedicated in 2006 and is located near a portal. The statue and portal collectively make up the Civil Rights Monument.

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