National Register of Historic Places

Oxford Historic District

Oxford, Newton County, Georgia
Listed
June 4, 1975
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
75000603

About this property

The Oxford Historic District in Oxford, Georgia is a 146-acre (59 ha) historic district that was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1975. It includes Renaissance, Greek Revival, and Gothic architecture amidst 23 contributing buildings, one being Orna Villa, which is separately NRHP-listed. It also includes two contributing sites and one other contributing structure. The boundaries of the district today includes all of Oxford College of Emory University, the "Old Church", two cemeteries, two commercial establishments, and many residences built by Emory College-related people. The contributing structures on the college campus include Seney Hall, Language Hall, the "Old Gym", the Prayer Chapel, Candler Hall, Haygood Hall, Few Hall, Pierce Hall, Phi Gamma Hall, a Confederate cemetery, and the Allen Memorial Church. A marble shaft monument in the center of the quad dedicated by the Masonic Lodge of Georgia to Emory's first President Ignatius Alphonso Few is a contributing monument. Other contributing structures in the residential neighborhood include the Oxford Cemetery, the Old Church, and houses built by Emory College's founders.

Location

Oxford, Newton County, Georgia
33.62715, -83.86956

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTEDUCATIONARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Orna Villa
Early Republic
0.3 mi
North Covington Historic District
Listed
1.4 mi
Covington Mills and Mill Village Historic District
Industrial
2 mi
Newton County Courthouse
Industrial
2.1 mi
Floyd Street Historic District
Listed
2.2 mi

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When was Oxford Historic District listed on the National Register?

Oxford Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Oxford Historic District?

Oxford Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oxford Historic District?

The period of significance for Oxford Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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