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Oxford, Colorado
Oxford and Highway 172. The building on the right includes Los Pinos Fire Station #2

Oxford is an unincorporated community in La Plata County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

History

A post office called Oxford was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1954. The name Oxford was selected on account of its euphonic sound, according to local history.

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