Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford: City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Oxford is a city located in the county of Lafayette in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Quick Facts about Oxford
| Population : | 22,314 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Lafayette County |
| Postal code : | 38655 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 42.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 505 feet / 154 meters |
| Capital city : | Oxford is capital of Lafayette County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:33:39 (9th November 2024) |
Geography
Oxford is located at 34°21'59"N 89°31'9"W (34.3665000, -89.5192500).
Oxford map
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- Official Website
Official website of Oxford
People born in Oxford (37)
People born in Oxford, including model and writer Naomi Sims, trumpeter Phil Cohran, Arkansas politician Lewis P. Featherstone, .
List
- Lorenzen Wright (American basketball player) he was born in 04/11/1975
- R. L. Burnside (American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist) he was born in 23/11/1926
- Larry Brown (Novelist, short story writer, essayist, memoirist) he was born in 09/07/1951
- Arthur Guyton (American physiologist) he was born in 08/09/1919
- Jason Parker (American basketball player) he was born in 18/12/1981
- Angela McGlowan (American television personality) she was born in 03/03/1970
- Armegis Spearman (American football player) he was born in 05/04/1978
- Bill Hawks (American politician) he was born in 22/11/1944
- Billy Clay (American football player) he was born in 26/04/1944
- Charles Bowen Howry (American politician) he was born in 14/05/1844
- Culley Rikard (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 09/05/1914
- Daniel Isom Sultan (United States general) he was born in 09/12/1885
- Henry Lamar (American football coach, boxing coach and executive) he was born in 26/01/1906
- Hugh Freeze (American football coach, offensive coordinator of the University of Tennessee) he was born in 27/09/1969
- Jack Latvala (American politician) he was born in 03/11/1951
- Jim Urbanek (American football player (1945-2009)) he was born in 08/04/1945
- Joseph Whitehead (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1864
- Kimberly Morgan (American model) she was born in 22/02/1983
Schools in Oxford
College & universities near Oxford, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176017 | University of Mississippi | University (MS) | 38677-1848 |
| 176318 | Rust College | Holly Springs (MS) | 38635 |
| 374343 | KC's School of Hair Design | Pontotoc (MS) | 38863-0000 |
| 176178 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia (MS) | 38668-1714 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oxford, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Oxford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| University Post Office | University (MS) | 38677 |
Other cities in Lafayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 457 | Village in Mississippi, United States |
| Abbeville | 433 | Town in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Oxford distances to largest Mississippi cities
