Oxford is a small, yet very charming city in the state of Mississippi, with a total population of 14.147 residents, according to the 2008 census. Oxford was founded in 1835, and named after the British university city of Oxford in hopes of having the state university located there, which it did successfully attract. Oxford became a center of culture due to the location of the University of Mississippi, which was founded in 1848 as the first rank college of the state. Oxford developed economically and politically, and has become an ideal holiday destination. Oxford is an eclectic town, where history, culture and civilization intermingle and give the city a unique feel to it.
Top Attractions Within Oxford
The Lyric Oxford is a theater that was originally a livery stable owned by William Faulkner's family in the early part of the 20th century. During the 1920s it was converted into a theater for live performances and silent films and named the Lyric Theater. Here, at the Lyric Oxford Theater, you can watch both classic and contemporary plays.
The Grove, Ole Miss is the legendary tailgating area located at the center of Oxford. It is approximately 10 acres in size and is shaded by oak, elm and magnolia trees, hence the grove part of the name. The festivities at the Grove include a dress up party, where men wear slacks, button-up shirts, ties, loafers and coats while women wear cocktail dresses or brightly colored sundresses and high heel shoes. There are also many tents set up with all kinds of items, such as lace and designer doilies, fine china, chandeliers, sterling silver or silver plated chandeliers and sterling silver.
Southside Gallery Oxford is a wonderful place, whose purpose is to connect people with art. While the gallery features a variety of work from around the world, it also holds exhibits that relate to the history, culture and civilisation of Oxford. The photographs are put on display for the tourists to see, and to find out more interesting information on the historical and cultural background of Oxford.
