Oxford, MS
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About Oxford
- • Author William Faulkner lived and is buried in Oxford, at Rowan Oak.
- • The iconic Double Decker Arts Festival was founded here in 1996.
- • Selection as the site of the University of Mississippi spurred early growth.
- • Lafayette County's first courthouse was a log cabin near present-day Oxford.
- • The Civil War's burning of Oxford in 1864 devastated the town.
- • Named for Oxford, England, as a university town, founded in 1837.
- • Population is around 25,000, similar to a small college town.
- • The elevation is 502 feet, offering gently rolling hills.
- • Education and healthcare are key economic drivers in Oxford.
- • A blend of Southern charm and intellectual energy creates a vibrant atmosphere.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies are the closest NBA team, 80 miles northwest.
- • Ole Miss football's 1962 undefeated season remains a point of pride.