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Oxford in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
 

Lick Skillet

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Lick Skillet Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 7, 2022
1. Lick Skillet Marker
Inscription. Oxford's former name recalls scarcity on the frontier. When a traveler was fed, but had to "Lick the Skillet"
 
Erected 2021 by Alabama Folklife Association William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 99.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
 
Location. 33° 36.895′ N, 85° 49.761′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Snow Street near Hale Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford AL 36203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Creek Indian Campaign Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Simmons Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Oxford (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cooper-Pope House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The City of Oxford Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Tyler Morgan (approx. 0.9 miles away); George W. Ingram (approx. 0.9 miles away); Town of Hobson City, Alabama (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
 
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Lick Skillet Marker looking west image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, January 7, 2022
2. Lick Skillet Marker looking west
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,183 times since then and 262 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.

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