Stephen Lee statue at Vicksburg Military Park

Stephen Lee statue at Vicksburg Military Park
Photo by Kenny Billings

May 27, 2009

During June, the Vicksburg National Military Park celebrates the 100th anniversary of a monument honoring Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Lee. After serving as founding president of what now is MSU, the former Civil War officer led efforts to preserve the historic battlefield. When the park was established in 1899, he chaired the facility's administrative commission, then became the first park superintendent. Earlier this year, National Park Service officials added an M-State flag to the monument site.