Site of Oxford College - Oxford, AL (LEGACY)
N 33° 36.518 W 085° 49.841
16S E 608479 N 3719375
This historical marker is located on Highway 431 adjacent to what is now the grounds of the Oxford High School in the city of Oxford in Calhoun County, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM5EWK
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2008
Views: 24
The marker text reads as follows:
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.