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  Oxford, Mississippi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oxford is the home of the University of Mississippi, also known as "Ole Miss".
William Faulkner adopted Oxford as his hometown, and in fact Lafayette County, Mississippi was used as a model for the fictional Yoknapatawpha County.
Oxford is also the home of the renegade blues label Fat Possum Records, who released records by blues legends R.
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 Oxford Crest - Administrative Sciences Publishers
Oxford Crest is an Oxford, Mississippi-based administrative sciences publisher, specifically concentrating on publishing peer-reviewed books in the areas of business administration (marketing and strategic management) and health administration (all areas).
The company is headquartered in Oxford, Mississippi in part because Dr. Fortenberry formulated the initial idea for the firm while he was an undergraduate business administration student at the University of Mississippi.
Oxford Crest proudly announces the addition of a new service line that is designed to assist organizations in the compilation, design, and publication of various administrative and industrial accomplishments.
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 University of Mississippi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi.
The University of Mississippi was also the site of rioting during desegregation, when James Meredith of Kosciusko, Mississippi, attempted to enroll in the school to become the university's first African-American student.
University of Mississippi is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation as one of the top 100 Research Extensive institutions in the nation.
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 Oxford Tourism Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Thirteen years later, in 1848, the University of Mississippi marched off to battle under the name "the University Greys," only to be decimated at Gettysburg.
Then, in 1864, Oxford was nearly devastated when General A.J. "Whisky" Smith set fire to the town, burning the courthouse, most of the Square, and many private residences.
Oxford's downtown district has gone through many stages of restoration during the 20th century.
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 City of Oxford Official Website
Oxford was first incorporated as a town in 1837, and was given its name after the town of Oxford, England in the hopes of securing Mississippi's first university.
The dream became reality in 1841, and the University of Mississippi opened its doors to students in 1848 and has since become a landmark of Oxford and the heart of the South.
Oxford has been ranked many times as an ideal retirement destination because of its reasonable cost of living, high-quality medical care, assortment of restaurants and other amenities important to retirees.
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 Necessary Numbers in Oxford, Mississippi
Mississippi’s third-largest university – The University of Mississippi – is also based here, and has undeniably been the catalyst for tremendous growth in Lafayette County.
Oxford is home to The University of Mississippi, the oldest and third-largest university in Mississippi, and a community college branch.
Oxford is the only incorporated municipality in Lafayette County, and serves as the county seat.
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 Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi, the home of William Faulkner’s Yoknapatawpha County, is keeping in step with modern growth, while holding to its special, old-fashioned small-town warmth and charm.
Oxford is the first city in Mississippi to twin with another city outside of the United States.
Elevation of Oxford is 380 feet with an average rainfall of 54 inches and the estimated average snowfall of three to four inches.
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 The Charger On-line: Oxford, Mississippi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Students have taken an Oxford High School diploma to some of the country’s most prestigious campuses, but their graduation has signaled the loss of some of the state’s best and brightest.
However, Dr. Charlotte Fant, Director of Admissions at The University of Mississippi, said she is finding more and more prospective students who realize the benefits of staying home for college: a quality education without the hefty price tag.
When she became a full-time employee after graduating from architecture school at Mississippi State University in 2002, she used her research to draw plans and develop a design scheme for the theater building.
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 Oxford (Mississippi) - Wikitravel
Oxford is an historic, picturesque town in North Central Mississippi.
Oxford is the home of the University of Mississippi, affectionately known as "Ole Miss," and is located in Lafayette County.
Oxford is a very safe town, with the court dockets mostly full of minors-in-possession, public drunks, and DUIs.
wikitravel.org /en/Oxford_(Mississippi)   (8009 words)

  
 Fiction Authors in Depth - William Faulkner - Meyer Literature
William Faulkner was born in 1897 in New Albany, Mississippi, to Murray and Maud Butler Faulkner.
Faulkner would remain a life-long resident of Oxford and its regional geography and history would be a source of inspiration for much of his most acclaimed fictions.
On his return to Oxford later that year he began a short-lived stint as postmaster at the University of Mississippi post office (by all accounts failing miserably, spending most of his time playing cards, drinking and losing the mail).
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 Oxford-mississippi.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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 Oxford Mississippi chat room   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Oxford Mississippi rooms in various categories and a directory of other sites.
Oxford Mississippi rooms for teens, singles, mature adults, and more.
Oxford Mississippi chat communities for teens, adults, singles.
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 Small Town, Big Charm: Visit Southern Jewel Oxford, Mississippi | Memphis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
October 5, 2004 -- Oxford, Mississippi might not have the educational cachet, hallowed halls, prestigious countryside or conversational heavy pub life of its namesake in England, but it's no second-class citizen when it comes to taking in travelers.
Mississippi's academic and cultural capital is full of old school Southern charm and hospitality.
Fifty-eight miles south of Memphis, Oxford is a short drive to Blues capital Clarksdale, MS where Robert Johnson strummed a few chords and allegedly met the devil at the "Crossroads." You can stop over in Tupelo, MS, now a swath of strip malls but the one and only birthplace of the King.
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 Oxford the Lakes - All About City of Oxford, Mississippi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Located on the campus of the University of Mississippi in Farley Hall, the Ole Miss Blues Archive is the world's most extensive collection of blues recordings and related material.
Since Oxford was incorporated in 1837, the square has remained the cultural and economic hub of the town.
The Center for the Study of Southern Culture housed in the Barnard Observatory on the University of Mississippi campus, the Center for the Study of Southern Culture promotes regional studies and, as the first center of its kind in the nation, serves as a model for the future centers in other regions.
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 Oxford Mississippi personals service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Oxford Mississippi Personals dating service for singles looking for love and romance.
Oxford Mississippi Social groups, dating spots, single parents, places to meet, where to find personals ads.
Oxford Mississippi Free personals, advice on writing personal ads, chat rooms, and singles dating services.
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 Oxford, Mississippi ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
If you're looking for Old South where the fun, fast, slow and everything in between meet - Oxford, MS is the place to be.
Even though the couple hasn't biked in a long time, the variety of trails helps them ease into their tour.
At the end of the visit, all the history and tranquility goes to show that Oxford can only be considered genuine American South.
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 Oxford Skate Park
The skate park is located across from the Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library at the old Dizzie Dean ball field on Bramlett Blvd.
The City of Oxford recommends the use of helmets and pads for all skaters.
Design of the new Oxford Skate Park was completed in September and construction began in fall of 2005.
www.oxfordms.net /recent/skatepark.htm   (240 words)

  
 Oxford Mississippi singles, love profiles.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Oxford Mississippi meeting place for people who need a partner for sports, travel, accommodation, or friendship.
Oxford Mississippi Single People focusing on the rights of single adults and opposite and same sex domestic partners.
Oxford Mississippi single women with advice on self-discovery, socializing, relationships, beauty, and more.
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 Oxford Mississippi - Oxford Mississippi Real Estate, Oxford Real Estate
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Our intent is to provide a services that makes your relocation to cities and communities in Oxford, Mississippi as smooth as possible.
Therefore, we are able to provide relocating families the ability to learn about cities and communities in Oxford, Mississippi and make their homebuying experience as easy as possible.
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 Mississippi Delta Literary Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Clarksdale, Mississippi, is home of the Delta Blues Museum and of Tennessee Williams (1911-1983), widely regarded as the greatest American playwright of the 20th century.
Maude Schuyler Clay is a fifth-generation native of the Delta town of Sumner, Mississippi.
Spooney Kenter is a native of Greenwood, Mississippi.
www.umiss.edu /depts/south/literarytour/people.htm   (1023 words)

  
 Relocation Oxford MS Mississippi, Moving + Jobs - City Guide
Search Home Rentals and Houses for Rent in Oxford, MS Mississippi RentalHouses.com is your online source for available rental homes and homes for rent in Oxford, Mississippi.
Find Dental Insurance in Oxford, MS This is one of the largest dental discount networks available, providing enrollees access to over 56,000 available dental practice locations nationwide.
It is one of the fastest growing hospitals in Mississippi with its specialty areas such as cancer treatment and cardiology care.
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 Find Churches in Oxford Mississippi - FlockFinder.com
Childrens' ministries for churches in Oxford Mississippi are rarely the same from one church to the next.
churches in Oxford Mississippi can utilize this section to say in their own words, what the service is really like.
For people faced with making a decision about which churches in Oxford Mississippi to visit, providing details of this type is key to finding a good church to call home.
www.flockfinder.com /churches_mississippi/oxford/churches_oxford_mississippi.html   (567 words)

  
 Oxford Mississippi - Oxford Mississippi Real Estate, Oxford Real Estate
Buyers moving in from out of town to Oxford Mississippi are the most vulnerable to assessing the value of For Sale By Owners.
The home may be a steal compared to house prices in their home town, but may not be a good deal here in Oxford Mississippi.
He or she will also be able to show you homes that are not listed and help you negotiate a great deal on any home, whether the home is traditionally listed or listed by an individual owner.
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 Find Oxford, MS Home Improvement Contractors
Whether you're looking to maintain your landscape, install a swimming pool, or build a patio, let us connect you with the best home improvement professionals for all of your landscaping and garden needs.
The Mississippi River is the largest in the United States and is the nation's chief waterway.
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935.
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 Hotels in Oxford Mississippi - Discount Hotel Online Reservations, Cheapest Rates Guaranteed
Once your reservation is submitted, a confirmation email about the reservation and the details of the Oxford hotel you reserved will be sent to you.
Enjoy great discount and cheapest internet rates for hotels and lodging in Oxford Mississippi.
Welcome to the Downtown Inn of Oxford, Mississippi, located one block north of the historic courthouse square.
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 Oxford, Mississippi - Official State Travel Guide
In 1837 the city of Oxford, Mississippi was incorporated and named for the well-known city in England, with the hope that it would become the site for the state's university, as it did in 1848 when the doors of the University of Mississippi first opened.
The new university drew some of the South's most brilliant minds, and the city became a center of society and culture.
Today's Oxford, Mississippi continues to be a place of learning and culture, where visitors can experience a slice of history, with their cup of coffee at Square Books.
www.visitmississippi.org /hills/hills_oxford.asp   (172 words)

  
 Oxford Mississippi Real Estate * Country Homes * Farms For Sale * Mississippi Land * Waterfront * Businesses * Oxford ...
to Lafayette County and Oxford, MS Well-known at the home of University of Mississippi, Oxford is also a top ranked retirement community.
From the lush, rolling hills around Abbeville to the arts community of Taylor, to the heart of North Mississippi's education arena, Ole Miss, Oxford and Lafayette County offer the best of big-city life while carefully guarding a priceless small-town, country charm.
So much growth has taken place, in fact, that recently Oxford leaders considered placing a moratorium on new major construction projects pending adoption of the city's comprehensive long-range plan aimed at managing growth in and around the city for the next 10 to 20 years.
www.oxfordmsrealestate.com   (395 words)

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