Oxford, Mississippi is the county seat of Lafayette County. Both the city and county were founded on land that once belonged to the Chickasaw people, who were forced to cede their lands by the terms of the Treaty of Pontotoc Creek in 1832. The county was organized in 1836, and the land for the county seat was purchased by John Martin, John Chisom and John Craig, who laid out the town and named it for the British university, hoping to attract a college, which they did. The Mississippi legislature chose Oxford as the site for what is now the University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, in 1841. Oxford was plagued with several invasions by Union troops during the Civil War. Union troops under Generals Grant and Sherman came through in 1862, and Major General Andrew Jackson Smith burned the buildings in the town square in 1864, including the courthouse. Oxford recovered slowly following the war, and a new courthouse was not completed until 1872. During the Civil Rights movement, the Ole Miss Riot of 1962 drew national attention after state officials, including Governor Barnett, prevented James Meredith, a black man, from enrolling at the University of Mississippi in defiance of a federal ruling. When US Marshals accompanied Meredith, thousands of segregationists rioted in protest, which spread into the outlying city. Oxford is in the North Central Hills region of the state, at the intersection of highways from eight directions. State Highway 6/US Highway 278 runs west to Batesville and east to Pontotoc, and Highway 7 runs north to Holly Springs and south to Water Valley. Highway 30 leads northeast to New Albany, while Highway 334 goes southeast to Toccopola. Taylor Road runs southwest to Taylor, and Highway 314 leads northwest to the Clear Creek Recreation Area on Sardis Lake.
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With a membership of boys, ages eleven through eighteen, in Oxford, Mississippi, Troop 45 is associated with the the Yocona Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. A calendar of events, downloadable forms, policy information, and a description of scout rank requirements and merit badges are available.
http://troop45.oxfordms.org/
Oxford, Mississippi is the county seat of Lafayette County. The official municipal web site introduces and offers administrative and departmental contacts, public meeting agendas and minutes, and a monthly calendar. Other resources include city maps, and a guide to local facilities and services, transportation options, schools, and economic development opportunities.
http://www.oxfordms.net/
Oxford Executive Transportation
Based in Oxford, Mississippi, the business offers limousine services, a party bus, and airport transportation. Its fleet of vehicles is described, including policies, photographs, rates, contacts, and client testimonials. Reservations may be made through the site. Specialized concierge services are also available.
https://oxfordlimo.net/
Unaffiliated with any public entity, the site publishes articles relating to the city of Oxford, Mississippi, largely focused on local businesses, organizations, and events, including the University of Mississippi, local restaurants and hotels, shopping venues, real estate, and events. Also included is a blog.
http://www.oxfordmississippi.com/
The comprehensive addiction treatment center includes a 110-acre residential treatment center outside of Oxford, Mississippi, a campus that features a main lodge, medical services facility, patient cabins, fitness center, equestrian center, and outdoor pavilion, situated around a private lake. A program overview, addiction services, and admissions policies are stated.
http://www.oxfordtreatment.com/
Situated on the historic Oxford Square, the University Club is a private club with three levels of dining, each offering a unique dining experience, as well as a fitness center. Membership policies and fees are defined, menus are posted, and a schedule of events, photographs, and contacts are included.
http://www.oxforduniversityclub.net/
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce / Economic Development Foundation
Representing both organizations, the site offers membership information, meeting notices, and an overview of the programs and projects of both the Chamber and the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation. Available business or industrial sites and buildings are highlighted, with information about incentives and support.
http://oxfordms.com/
Situated in Oxford, Mississippi, Plein Air is an old fashioned traditional Southern neighborhood, with houses close together, porches that encourage interaction with neighbors, and sidewalks made for walking. An overview of the neighborhood and surrounding town is given, and site plans, available homes, and a blog are featured.
http://www.pleinairtaylor.com/
Published in Oxford, Mississippi since 1868, the daily newspaper focuses on the city of Oxford, Lafayette County, and the University of Mississippi. Headlines and limited content area available online without a subscription, as full access to the electronic edition requires a subscription. A calendar of events, opinion columns, obituaries, and photos are included.
http://www.oxfordeagle.com/
Directions and a map showing the location of the Oxford Visitor’s Center, which maintains this site, is offered, along with a guide to local hotels, motels and other guest accommodations, restaurants, attractions and events. Also included is information about group tours and available meeting or event spaces.
http://visitoxfordms.com/
