Frustrated by the lack of progress in establishing a state university for women, Reneau left Mississippi.

[4]: 68 About 10 years after the unsuccessful efforts of Sallie Reneau, Annie Peyton and Olivia Valentine Hastings (b.

[7] In 1891, Annie Peyton joined the faculty at the new college as a history instructor and held that position until she died in 1898.

[3] The Industrial Institute and College for the Education of White Girls, that Annie Peyton cofounded, eventually morphed into the Mississippi University for Women.

[1] Her portrait is on display in Mississippi's Old Capitol Museum in Jackson to honor her significant contributions to the state.