Pick up a copy of our Walking Tour Guide” and take a stroll through Oxford’s historic neighborhoods. xford, Mississippi was incorporated in May of 1837, the lives of Oxford residents, as well as University students, such Welcomeand was built on land that had onceto belonged Oxford, as Mississippi... the University Greys, a group of students decimated at the to the Chickasaw Indian Nation. The town was Battle of Gettysburg. established on fifty acres, which had been conveyed During the Civil Rights movement, Oxford again found itself in the Oto the county by three men, John Chisholm, John J. middle of turmoil. In 1962, James Meredith entered the University Craig and John D. Martin. The men had purchased the land from of Mississippi as the first African American student. two Chickasaw Indians, HoKa and E Ah Nah Yea. Since that time, Oxford has thrived. The city is now known as the Lafayette County was one of 13 counties that had been created home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner and has in February of 1836 by the state legislature. Most of the counties been featured as a literary destination in publications such as were given Chickasaw names, but Lafayette was named for Conde Nast Traveler, Southern Living and Garden and Gun. Many Marquis de Lafayette, the young French aristocrat who fought writers have followed in Faulkner’s footsteps, making Oxford alongside the Americans during the Revolutionary War. their home over the years and adding to Oxford’s reputation as a The Mississippi Legislature voted in 1841 to make Oxford the literary destination. Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, home of the state’s first University, the University of Mississippi. creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers Oxford resident, T.D. Isom had recommended naming the City alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm after Oxford, England in hopes that this would one day become and creative community. a University town. The University of Mississippi opened its doors in 1848 to 80 students and has since become a landmark of Oxford and one of the nations finest public Universities. 1013 JACKSON AVENUE EAST VisitorsOXFORD, MISSISSIPPI Center 38655 1013 JACKSON AVENUE EAST 1013 JACKSON AVENUE OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI 38655 The Civil War broke out in 1861. In 1864 Oxford was nearly 662.232.2477 devastated when Union troops set fire to the town burning the VISITOXFORDMS.COMphone ms.com Courthouse, most of the Square and many homes. The war claimed oxford VISIT WWW.VISITOXFORDMS.COM FOR A FULL LIST OF OXFORD’S MANY ATTRACTIONS, OR TO PLAN YOUR VISIT TO OXFORD visit WHERE TO STAY: EXPLORE OXFORD’S MANY OUTDOOR Immerse yourself RECREATION SITES: in Oxford’s History: Oxford’s rich history has inspired writers like William Faulkner Local• FNC Park: Parks Soccer fields, and Facilities:• Price Hill Park: Baseball/ Softball Fields, Playground, and is immortalized in many of his books. Today, visiting Oxford’s baseball fields, softball fields, concession buildings, Basketball Court QUALITY INN & SUITES HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT OXFORD many historical sites is a walk through history. Hotels & Motels and trailhead pavilion • Oxford Activity Center: (662) 234-6000 (662) 236-2500 (662) 638-6014 From the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, there are providing shade and seating Indoor Basketball Courts, 1808 Jackson Avenue W. 1-800-HOLIDAY 305 Jackson Avenue E. which leads to walking trails many lessons and stories that lie in Oxford’s history that can be Racquetball Court, 112 Heritage Drive surrounding complex and Gymnastics Room UNIVERSITY INN GRADUATE OXFORD experienced at these attractions. start-of-the-art BMX track. (662) 234-9500 THE INN AT OLE MISS • Oxford Skate Park: Street (662) 234-3031 • Avent Park: Lighted Tennis Skating Course, 9-foot- and 1101 Frontage Road The Burns Belfry: The Burns Methodist Episcopal Church was (662) 234-2331 400 North Lamar Blvd. Courts, Disc Golf, Playground, 7-foot-deep Bowls University of Mississippi organized by freed slaves in 1869 in an area of Oxford once known Baseball Fields HAMPTON INN WEST • Oxford Swimming Pool: TOWNEPLACE SUITES MARRIOTT as “freedmen’s town.” The current building was erected in 1910 • Hank Aaron Triplex: (662) 232-2442 OLE MISS MOTEL Outdoor Olympic-sized Pool, (662) 238-3522 and played a major role in the lives of many African-Americans Baseball Fields, Pavilions 110 Heritage Dr. (662) 234-2424 Wading Pool 105 Ed Perry Blvd. in Oxford from 1910-1974, when a new Burns United Methodist • John Leslie Tennis Complex: 1517 University Avenue • Stone Park: Pavilion, HAMPTON INN EAST Church was built several blocks away. In September of 2002, Lighted Tennis Courts Recreation Center, CHANCELLOR’S HOUSE (662) 234-5565 SUPER 8 author John Grisham donated the church building to the Oxford- • Patricia C. Lamar Park: Playground, Softball Field 425 South Lamar Blvd. 103 Ed Perry Blvd. (662) 234-7031 Lafayette County Heritage Foundation who have rehabilitated Jogging/Bicycle Trail opening 2016 2201 Jackson Avenue W. the building and placed permanent exhibits focused on African Named a Bike Friendly Community, exploring Oxford on American history from slavery through Civil Rights. Biking: two wheels is easy and fun! There are many bike lines, trails and HOURS: Wednesday-Friday 12-3, Sunday 1-4 places to explore Oxford from your bike. Visit www.loupathways. THE 512 THE BURROWS OAK HILL STABLES Cedar Oaks: Built in 1859 by com for more info on Oxford’s bikeable routes. Bed & Breakfasts William Turner, Cedar Oaks is a Greek (662) 234-8043 (662) 236-3913 (662) 801-2084 A high-tech treasure hunting game played revival structure that has survived Geocaching: 512 Van Buren Ave. 40 County Road 287 670 County Road 101 throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS off Highway 6 East a tumultuous past. Molly Turner Orr off of Old Highway 7 devices will find over 50 geocaches (containers hidden outdoors) THE BARNLOFT AT gathered a fire brigade to save the home CASTLE HILL RESORT are located throughout Oxford and Lafayette County. Seekers WILLOWDALE FARM OXFORD CABIN IN THE WOODS in 1864, set aflame by occupying Union (662) 234-3735 obtain details for each geocache online, use GPS coordinates (662) 801-8600 (662) 236-5411 troops. Nearly a century later Cedar Oaks 2O County Road 413 and hints to locate them and then share their stories online. 28 County Line Road 225 62 County Road 299 was moved 2.2 miles from its original location to survive business off Highway 6 East For a detailed map and GPS coordinates of area geocaches, visit BLUE CREEK CABIN RAVINE development. Presently, the home is maintained by the Oxford- EMPTY NEST GUEST HOUSE www.geocaching.com. (662) 238-2897 (662) 234-4555 Lafayette Historic Homes, Inc., and is available by reservation for (662) 801-9369 535 Hwy 30 East 53 County Road 321 civic clubs, teas, receptions, weddings, and tours. 81 County Road off of South Lamar HOURS: Fridays 11-4 or tours by appointment • The Links Oxford Golf and Athletic Club: 662/234-4875 LITTLE Q RANCH TO DO: WHAT Golf: THE Z BED AND BREAKFAST St Peter’s Cemetery: A few blocks (662) 801-5764 • Ole Miss Golf Course: 662/234-4816 (713) 927-1295 northeast of the Square, the old Oxford 1018 CR 251 • Country Club of Oxford: 662/234-1915 1405 Pierce Ave. Cemetery is nestled in the rolling hills of a quiet neighborhood. Saint Peter’s is the final resting place for novelist • Holly Springs National Forest: 662/236-6550 William Faulkner as well as many of Camping and fishing: • John W. Kyle State Park: 662/487-1345 (fishing, swimming, Oxford’s most prominent citizens. L.Q.C. boating, camping, cabins) Lamar, a former U.S. Congressman, Secretary of the Interior under AreaJOHN KYLE Campgrounds STATE PARK WALL DOXEY STATE PARK REBEL RV PARK & STORAGE • Puskus Lake Recreation Area: 662/236-6550 (boat ramp, (662) 487-1345 (662) 252-4231 (662) 380-0997 President Cleveland, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice, is buried fishing piers, short trail, no electricity, tenting sites) here. Beside the circle of cedars lies a Revolutionary War Veteran, Hunting, Fishing, Hiking and Boating Cabins, Camping, Fishing 28054 Hwy 6 • Wall Doxey State Park: 662/252-4231 (cabins, developed as well as a Confederate General. William Faulkner’s grave lies at nearby Sardis Reservoir and Picnicking and primitive camping, boat launch) the bottom of the hill on North 16th Street. and Holly Springs National Forest • Rebel RV Park & Storage: 662/360-0997 (Hook ups, tent sites, Free wifi, paintball and mini golf) 24 FOR A FULL LIST OF 23 AREA SHOPPING, DINING Experience Oxford’s AND NIGHTLIFE VISIT Jefferson Ave. shopping VISITOXFORDMS.COM 70 Therapy —shoes, Historic Downtown Square: apparel and 25 dining and entertainment 26 accessories ince Oxford’s incorporation in 1837, the Squaregov ernmehas nt Blues Trail Marker: Learn a little 71 My Favorite Shoes — 27 remained the center of culture and the town’s economic about Oxford’s musical heritage by ladies’ shoes 28 lodging 1013 JACKSON AVENUE visiting the blues trail marker on the 29 hub. The Square is home to a variety of boutiques, 72 CVM Salon OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI 38655 32 banks 30 Square. Part of the Mississippi Blues 73 Square Pizza —dining Visitors662.232.2477 Center 33 bookstores, art galleries and restaurants. Lucky 31 Trail, the marker commemorates 800.758.9177 36 professional 74 The Library —sports 35 34 SMagazine featured many of the downtown many of Oxford’s musicians and 22 services bar, patio & music VISITOXFORDMS.COMphone 37 businesses in a 2006 article on small towns with big style.