WELCOME TO OXFORD MISSISSIPPI & LAFAYETTE COUNTY and the Surrounding Areas.
I would like to welcome you to our great community. The Oxford-Lafayette community is a place where "Old Times are not forgotten", and is also a progressive community moving forward into the 21st century. Oxford is known as the "Jewel of Mississippi" and is also home to the University of Mississippi, a "Great American Public University."
Oxford's small town atmosphere, cultural activities, and sporting events attract visitors worldwide. You can do everything from visiting William Faulkner's Rowan Oak, watching the Ole Miss Rebels, shopping and dining around the Square, or enjoying the great outdoors at Sardis Lake. It is a great place for a weekend visit, raising a family, or making this your retirement home. Oxford MS consistently ranks as one of the top ten places to retire.
People have been known to visit Oxford for a three-day weekend, and see themselves staying 15 years. Walkers can't stroll around the Courthouse Square and not feel the spirit of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner, feel the same sort of draw so many other writers and artists have felt. John Grisham,
Willie Morris, Barry Hannah, Larry Brown and dozens of other writers have at one time called Oxford their home.
Oxford, MS is a community whose heart is rooted as much in the promise of its future as in the richness of its past. Roots run deep here, where people are as passionate about SEC sports as they are about their favorite author. Diversity is the norm, but the Southern culture and hospitality create the foundation that makes our community unique. Native Oxonians welcome new artisians, writers, researchers and others who have found Lafayette County to be the perfect community to pursue careers and raise families. In addition to the endless first-class cultural attractions and access to one of the the best universities in the South, Oxford's proximity to the best Mother Nature has to offer is but another reason so many have made their homes in Lafayette County. The outlying communities of Taylor, Abbeville, and Harmontown, to name a few, give residents an alternative to living in the city, but with less than a 20- minute drive to work.
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, plays an integral part in the community, providing a vast array of social and cultural activities. Lavish tailgates are a long-time tradition for home football games, and Oxford plays the hospitable host to thousands of visitors each year who attend events here from across the nation. You haven't enjoyed the ultimate Southern experiences until you've picnicked in the Grove the day of an Ole Miss home football game. No matter if they are winning or losing.
The University of Mississippi's steady -growing student population has helped pave the way for important growth in industry and commerce in the area. Now home of one of the most progressive cities in the state, Lafayette County also boasts a cultural richness unlike any other. The historic Courthouse Square is filled with an eclectic assortment of enterprises, and plays host to a diverse artistic scene, with entertainment guaranteed to please any palate. Overflowing with charm and a history unlike any other, Oxford's uniqueness captivates its visitors like a true Southern Classic.
Kiplinger's magazine spotlights Oxford as "a cosmopolitan Mayberry", in its March 2005 edition featuring best places in the U.S. to retire. Whether you can call Oxford MS your home, or are just stopping through town for a quick visit and a bite to eat, you will truly feel alive in the tranquil backdrop setting that Oxford Mississippi provides for your most unique experience. Contact me today to find the home of your dreams in Oxford Mississippi or the surrounding areas.