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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XXO_oxford-lafayette-county-blues-historical_Oxford-MS.html
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Lafayette County's blues history has encompassed a wide range of activity by scholars, promoters, record companies, and musicians. The nightlife of Oxford has welcomed both local performers and national touring acts. The most famous music…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XXN_lafayette-county-courthouse-historical_Oxford-MS.html
The original courthouse was burned in August 1864 by Union Troops led by Gen. A. J. Smith. Judge R. A. Hill secured Federal funds to construct the present courthouse which was completed and occupied in January 1872.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XXM_oxford-historical_Oxford-MS.html
Chartered in 1836 on Chickasaw cession land, Oxford was named for the university town in England and became home to the University of Mississippi in 1848. During the Civil War, Generals Grant and Sherman met in Oxford (1862), and the Square and ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XXL_mississippi-central-r-r-campaign-historical_Oxford-MS.html
On December 2, 1862, as the Confederates
fell back to the Yalobusha River. Union
Gen. U.S. Grant moved his headquarters
from Waterford to Abbeville. On the 4th,
he moved to Oxford, while his advance
crossed the Yocona River. W.T. Sherman's
t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XXK_burns-belfry-church-historical_Oxford-MS.html
Site of Oxford's first African American church, organized by former slaves in 1869-70. First called Sewell Chapel. In 1900, the church was renamed Burns Methodist Episcopal Church. The original wooden building was replaced in 1910 by the present s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XXJ_freedmen-town-historical_Oxford-MS.html
After the Civil War, many freedmen from Lafayette County moved into Oxford; settled in the area bounded by Jackson Avenue, Price Street, the railroad and 9th Street; bought land, built houses, schools and churches; and exercised the rights and res…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XUY_barnard-observatory-historical_Oxford-MS.html
Built 1857-59 by Chancellor F.A.P. Barnard, the Observatory housed the Physics and Astronomy Department until 1939 and was the home of chancellors until 1971. The West Wing, called McCain Hall, was used by the NROTC, 1947-89. The Observatory was r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XUX_documenting-the-blues-historical_Oxford-MS.html
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The University of Mississippi is internationally famous for its work in documenting and preserving African American blues culture. In 1983 the Center for the Study of Southern Culture acquired Living Blues magazine, which was founded in Ch…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XU5_the-lyceum-historical_Oxford-MS.html
The Lyceum, which opened for the first University of Mississippi class in 1848, symbolizes the origins, endurance, and triumphs of higher education in Mississippi. During the Civil War, the building served as a hospital for Union and Confederate s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XSA_dead-house-historical_Oxford-MS.html
Originally built for use as magnetic observatory. Used as Confederate morgue after Battle of Shiloh in April, 1862. Also used by Gen. U.S. Grant in fall of 1862 and later by forces of Gen. Nathan B. Forrest.