“Nothing evokes stronger American memories and feelings quite like the phrase “Mississippi River Town.” The River—those two words alone are enough to identify the Mississippi—is a significant part of our American history, values, and personality. Just three percent of Americans are fortunate enough to live on the Ol’ Miss and can claim, “The River runs through it.”” - From The History of Lansing

The building was formally the city hall, built in 1938

Photo taken in the summer of 2024