About Oxford
Oxford 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 Southern culture and hospitality create the foundation that makes our community unique.

Oxford has earned the distinction as a Designated Retirement Community by the state of Mississippi's Hometown Retirement program and was named one of Money magazine's top six retirement communities in July 2001. Oxford has also been highlighted by Where To Retire, Fortune, Travel 50 And Beyond, Men's Journal, Modern Maturity, Time magazine and many other national and regional publications as being an ideal retirement destination. The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation's Retiree Attraction Program offers information and tours for interested retirees who want to learn more about the town. Visit www.retire.oxfordms.com to contact the Retiree Attraction Program Director or for additional information on retirement in Oxford.

The University of Mississippi - affectionately known as Ole Miss - has helped pave the way to important economic growth in industry and commerce in the area. With a student population of over 12,000 at the Oxford campus alone, Ole Miss has been an important part of the growth that Oxford has witnessed during the last five years. SEC sports continue to be a major attraction, not only for Ole Miss students and alumni, but for the entire community as well. Lavish tailgates are a big tradition during home football games, and Oxford plays host to several thousand visitors each year who attend events here from across the nation. Additional information about Ole Miss can be obtained through their web site: www.olemiss.edu

Oxford has also become a significant center for medical treatment, with the newly remodeled and enlarged Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi is the hub. Learn more about advancing medical care and growth in Oxford by visiting Baptist Memorial's web site: www.bmhcc.org/services/hospitals/northms.asp.

Awash in the colors of blooming azaleas, wisteria, and dogwoods each spring, Oxford celebrates its appreciation of fine crafts, good music, and delicious food by hosting the Double Decker Arts Festival in the picturesque downtown Square. For additional information on tourism attractions in and around Oxford, visit www.touroxfordms.com.

For more information visit: www.retire.oxfordms.com

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