Site of Oxford College - Oxford, AL (LEGACY) - Alabama Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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1867-1900. Important in latter 19th century by educating boys and girls of area. Land and two-story brick building provided by sponsoring citizens. Headed by John H. Dodson from founding until 1900, when he became state superintendent of education. Among its noted graduates were state superintendents of education J.W. Abercrombie and H.C. Gunnels.

Marker Name: Site of Oxford College Marker Type: Urban Addtional Information:: A photo of militia members in front of the old Oxford College building in Calhoun County, Alabama during the time period 1890-1899 is available on the internet at http://216.226.178.196/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/photo&CISOPTR=5834&CISOBOX=1&REC=7 . Date Dedicated / Placed: 1963 Marker Number: N/A

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