Oxford in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Oxford
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
1. Oxford Marker
One of the first towns and ports authorized by Assembly in 1683. Called William-Stade in 1695. Robert Morris, father of the financier of the Revolution lived here until his death in 1750. He is buried at Old Whitmarsh Church.
Erected 1934 by State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.
Location. 38° 41.085′ N, 76° 10.244′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Maryland, in Talbot County. It is at the intersection of Maryland Route 333 and S. Morris Street, on the left when traveling west on Maryland Route 333. Marker is in the triangular median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford MD 21654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miniature Skipjack, Yankee Pedler (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1812-1865: Rebuilding (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1738-1793: Boom and Bust (approx. 0.3 miles away); Before There Was an Oxford (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1668-1710: Oxford's Beginnings (approx. 0.3 miles
this page online
Also see . . . Town Of Oxford - Maryland : A brief history. Town website entry:
"Oxford is one of the oldest towns in Maryland." (Submitted on August 9, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, August 7, 2010
2. Wide view of the Oxford Marker
The Town of Oxford is bordered on three sides by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. In the background boats are moored in Town Creek, just beyond Oxford Road.
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
3. Replica of Oxford's Custom House
Oxford was a leading port in colonial Maryland.
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, August 7, 2010
4. The Strand
This residential street along the Tred Avon River anchors the Oxford Historic District. Once part of the bustling waterfront, today it is a mix of restored houses and recently constructed vacation homes.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 26, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 9, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 26, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 9, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
