Oxford in Lafayette County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Oxford-University United Methodist Church

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 1, 2023

1. Oxford-University United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Founded 1836 as Oxford Methodist Episcopal Church with circuit rider Wm. Craig as first pastor. Earliest presence of Methodism in community. Church home of many bishops, pastors and other church leaders, as well as chancellors of the University of Mississippi.

Erected 1999 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 34° 21.869′ N, 89° 31.286′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Mississippi, in Lafayette County. It is at the intersection of University Avenue and South 10th Street, on the right when traveling west on University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 424 S 10th St, Oxford MS 38655, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the North Mississippi Hills. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Delta Gamma Fraternity (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Falkner House (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); St. Peter's (1851), Episcopal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Theora Hamblett House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oxford & Lafayette County Blues (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burns "Belfry" Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 1, 2023

2. Oxford-University United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.