Oxford is the 14th most populous city in Mississippi, United States, and the county seat of Lafayette County, 75 miles (121 km) southeast of Memphis. A college town, Oxford surrounds the University of Mississippi or "Ole Miss". Founded in 1837, the city is named after Oxford, England.
Southeast
Oxford
Lafayette County, MS
Population
25,713
Walk Score
80 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,096
Median home value
$328,700
Founded
1837
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Avent Acres Neighborhood Historic District
- Avent Acres Neighborhood Historic District
- Avent Acres Neighborhood Historic District · listed 2020
- Lyceum-The Circle Historic District · listed 2008
- North Lamar Historic District · listed 2007
- Oxford Courthouse Square Historic District · listed 1980
- South Lamar Historic District · listed 2009
Notable landmarks
- Ammadelle · listed 1974
- Barnard Observatory · listed 1978
- Falkner, Maud Butler, House
- Faulkner, William, House · listed 1968
- Hopewell Presbyterian Church · listed 1999
- Isom Place · listed 1980
- Lafayette County Courthouse · listed 1977
- Lamar, Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus, House · listed 1975
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church · listed 1975
- Young, George Wright, House · listed 2007
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