IMAGES OF OXFORD
Located primarily in the southernmost regions of Calhoun County
with portions in Talladega and Cleburne Counties, Oxford was
established on February 7, 1852, by an act of state legislation.
Oxford, originally referred to as Lick Skillet, was settled in the 1830s
by the Snow and Simmons families. The economy of Oxford for
many decades was primarily based on self-sustaining agriculture
and trade. During the post–Civil War era, Oxford boomed as a cotton
training destination, which assisted in the economic prosperity of
cotton production in the 1880s. In the 20th century, Oxford prospered
as a cotton manufacturing town with the establishment of
Blue Springs Cotton Mill. The business district thrived with numerous
drug, dry goods, and mercantile stores. Oxford Lake was the hub of
recreation for the county, featuring a dance hall, bowling alley, trolley
lines, and boat rides. The people of Oxford deeply believed in
family values, education, and faith.
with portions in Talladega and Cleburne Counties, Oxford was
established on February 7, 1852, by an act of state legislation.
Oxford, originally referred to as Lick Skillet, was settled in the 1830s
by the Snow and Simmons families. The economy of Oxford for
many decades was primarily based on self-sustaining agriculture
and trade. During the post–Civil War era, Oxford boomed as a cotton
training destination, which assisted in the economic prosperity of
cotton production in the 1880s. In the 20th century, Oxford prospered
as a cotton manufacturing town with the establishment of
Blue Springs Cotton Mill. The business district thrived with numerous
drug, dry goods, and mercantile stores. Oxford Lake was the hub of
recreation for the county, featuring a dance hall, bowling alley, trolley
lines, and boat rides. The people of Oxford deeply believed in
family values, education, and faith.
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You may purchase online using the link below, at the
Oxford Public Library, the Oxford Performing Arts
Center (OPAC), or at Oxford City Hall.
If you would like your copy signed by the authors,
please send an email to [email protected],
when you purchase online, and we will be happy to
accommodate your request.
Also, you may purchase online and pick up at the library.
Just use the promo code OPL to remove shipping costs.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Oxford Public Library, the Oxford Performing Arts
Center (OPAC), or at Oxford City Hall.
If you would like your copy signed by the authors,
please send an email to [email protected],
when you purchase online, and we will be happy to
accommodate your request.
Also, you may purchase online and pick up at the library.
Just use the promo code OPL to remove shipping costs.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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