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The University of Mississippi Museum
Rowan Oak
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Oxford Community Market
Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum
Thacker Mountain Rail-Trail
Big Bad Breakfast
Oxford Treehouse Gallery
Proud Larry's
Ya Ya's Frozen Yoghurt
College Hill Presbyterian Church
Southside Gallery
Lamar Park
Lyric Theater
- Question: When was Oxford, Mississippi incorporated, and what historical challenges has it faced?
- Answer: Since it was incorporated in 1837, Oxford, Mississippi, has survived almost two centuries of turbulent history, including being burned to the ground during the Civil War and enduring turmoil during the Civil Rights Movement.
- Question: How has Oxford been represented in the arts?
- Answer: Oxford has been described, romanticized, and immortalized by writers, poets, and painters, including William Faulkner and John Grisham.
- Question: What is Oxford known for today?
- Answer: Today, Oxford is known as a great cultural destination, the home of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), and is rich in culture, history, fabulous food, beautiful architecture, and expansive green spaces.
- Question: What activities can visitors enjoy in Oxford?
- Answer: Visitors can stroll around the Town Square to experience the spirit of the city or take a bike to the Holly Springs National Forest.
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