Oxford, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oxford, Florida
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Post office
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 Oxford, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Sumter |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34484
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 288328 |
Oxford is a small place in Sumter County, Florida, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county government. The people who live here use the ZIP code 34484.
Where is Oxford Located?
Oxford is in a central part of Florida. It has several neighbors around it. To the south, you will find the town of Wildwood. On its western side, there are more rural areas of Sumter County. If you go north, you will reach the border of Marion County. To the east, Oxford is next to The Villages, which is a very large community.
Roads and Railways
Oxford is easy to reach by road. It sits along U.S. 301, which is a major highway. A railway line, called the CSX Wildwood Subdivision, also runs through Oxford. This railway is part of the larger CSX S-Line.
Two important local roads cross U.S. 301 in Oxford. One is County Road 466. Another, smaller intersection is with County Road 472, which is located a bit further south. These roads help people travel around the area.
