Attractions in Oxford, Mississippi

Historic Homes & Buildings

Brandt Memory House 662-915-5944
406 University Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655
Home of The University of Mississippi Foundation. Land given by James Stockard and John D. Martin became The University of Mississippi, which formally opened its doors... more info map
Cedar Oaks 662-801-4590
61 Murray Street, Oxford, MS 38655
A Greek Revival home designed by William Turner. His sister, Molly Turner Orr, gathered a fire brigade to save the home in 1864, after being set aflame by occupying... more info map
College Hill Presbyterian Church 662-234-5020
339 County Road 102, Oxford, MS 38655
The sanctuary is "the oldest Presbyterian structure in North Mississippi and the oldest church building of any denomination in the Oxford area." The pulpit, pews, and... more info map
L.Q.C. Lamar House, The 662-513-6071
616 North 14th Street, Oxford, MS 38655
Built by Lucius and Virginia Lamar between 1869-70, this restored, Greek Revival home "retains its original appearance along with a few of its original furnishings." ... more info
Meek-Duvall House
803 University Avenue, Oxford, MS 39655
The first home of William Faulkner and his wife, Estelle. They rented a portion of this house in 1929, from Elma Meek, who named the first University's yearbook, "Ole... more info map
Rowan Oak 662-234-3284
916 Old Taylor Road, Oxford, MS 38655
Situated on more than 29 acres just south of the Square in Oxford, Mississippi, the Greek Revival-style Rowan Oak was home to William Faulkner and his family for more... more info map
Thompson-Chandler House
923 South 13th Street, Oxford, MS 38655
Built by John Martin, one of the three founders of Oxford; the Greek Revival-style Thompson-Chandler House is said to be the model for the Compson's home in William... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Lafayette County Courthouse
Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Lafayette County Courthouse was built after the circa 1840 courthouse was burned during the Civil War by Union... more info map
St. Peter's Cemetery
Corner of Jefferson Avenue & North 16th Street, Oxford, MS 38655
St. Peter's is the final resting place of novelist William Faulkner, L.Q.C. Lamar, a former U.S. Congressman, Secretary of the Interior under President Cleveland and... more info map
Walton-Young Historic House, The 662-915-7073
Corner of University Avenue & 5th Street, Oxford, MS 38655
Adjacent to the University Museum
"A typical middle class home of the Victorian era," the Walton-Young Historic House is a registered Mississippi Landmark. more info

Libraries & Research Centers

J.D. Williams Library 662-915-5858
University Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655
The University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi Libraries includes the J.D. Williams Library, Science Library in the Thad Cochran Natural Products Center, and an Annex building housing... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Burns-Belfry Museum & Multicultural Center 662-281-9963
710 East Jackson Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655
"Professionally-designed exhibits present an overview of African American history from slavery through Civil Rights." Housed in the restored Burns Methodist Episcopal... more info
Southside Gallery 662-234-9090
150 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655
Located on the Square
Established in in 1993, Southside Gallery is "a commercial gallery that continues to actively promote the arts through its monthly exhibition program, frequent artist... more info map
University of Mississippi Museum, The 662-915-7073
University Avenue & 5th Street, Oxford, MS 38655
The University Museum is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The museum features a collection of "approximately 500 19th century... more info map

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