Oxford, Georgia facts for kids
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Oxford, Georgia
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Young J. Allen Memorial Church, Oxford Historic District
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Location in Newton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,308 |
| • Density | 1,071.99/sq mi (413.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30054
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| Area code(s) | 470/678/770 |
| FIPS code | 13-58744 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332587 |
Oxford is a small city in Newton County, Georgia, United States. It is home to Oxford College of Emory University. In 2020, about 2,308 people lived there. Oxford is also part of the larger Atlanta metropolitan area.
Much of the city is recognized as the Oxford Historic District. This means it has many old buildings and places that are important to history.
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History of Oxford
Oxford was started in 1839 by the Methodist Episcopal Church. It was created as the home for Oxford College of Emory University. The town was officially made a city in 1914.
Why the Name Oxford?
The city was named after Oxford University in England. This famous university was the alma mater (the school where they studied) of the people who founded Oxford College. The entire city is also considered a special place by the United Methodist Church.
Historical Sites and Filming
There are many historic spots in Oxford. For example, Confederate soldiers from the American Civil War are buried in a small cemetery at Oxford College.
Another important place is the Orna Villa mansion. It was built in 1825 and was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Both the Oxford Historic District and Orna Villa are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Did you know that a famous car-jump scene from the TV show The Dukes of Hazzard was filmed here? It happened on the college grounds, and other scenes were filmed around the town too!
Geography of Oxford
Oxford is located in Georgia at coordinates 33°37′27″N 83°52′12″W / 33.62417°N 83.87000°W. The city covers about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers) of land.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 665 | — | |
| 1880 | 554 | −16.7% | |
| 1890 | 791 | 42.8% | |
| 1900 | 800 | 1.1% | |
| 1910 | 655 | −18.1% | |
| 1920 | 698 | 6.6% | |
| 1930 | 537 | −23.1% | |
| 1940 | 616 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 817 | 32.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,047 | 28.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,373 | 31.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,750 | 27.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,945 | 11.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,892 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,134 | 12.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,308 | 8.2% | |
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The population of Oxford has changed over many years. In 2020, there were 2,308 people living in the city. These people lived in 682 households, and 438 of those were families.
Diversity in Oxford
The people in Oxford come from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the racial makeup of the city in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 878 | 38.04% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,141 | 49.44% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 97 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 | 7.11% |
Famous People from Oxford
Some notable people have connections to Oxford:
- Heck Thomas – A famous lawman from the American frontier.
- Cora Mae Bryant – A talented blues musician.
- Sarah Branham Matthews – A microbiologist who studied tiny living things.
See also
In Spanish: Oxford (Georgia) para niños
