1866-1902 » 1882

1882: Robert Lowry becomes Mississippi’s thirty-second governor

Governor Robert Lowry (MDAH Collection)
Governor Robert Lowry

Lowry served from 1882 to 1890.

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1882: Mississippi City hosts world’s first heavyweight championship

John L. Sullivan defeated Paddy Ryan in eight rounds.

1882: University of Mississippi admits first women

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