Oxford began as a planned village in the early 1800's when Miami
University was formed through an act of the Ohio Legislature in the
Northwest Territory. The McGuffey Museum, registered as a National
Historic Landmark, honors the significance of William Holmes
McGuffey, author of the famed McGuffey Eclectic Readers.
For such a small town, Oxford is rich in history and has become the
center for culture and intellectual pursuits in the area. A scenic
35-mile drive northwest of Cincinnati and 45 miles southwest of
Dayton in Butler County, 22,000 residents fill the nearly 6 square
mile city radius. Nestled among the trees in the rolling hills of
southwestern Ohio, historic Oxford offers picturesque neighborhoods,
an uptown shopping district loaded with character and a congenial
mix of residents and students. The town offers abundant open space
in both the city and nearby communities. Miami University, the
seventh oldest state-assisted university in the nation and rated
among the top national universities has its main campus in Oxford.
Today, the tree-lined streets and sprawling campus walkways are part
of Oxford's special appeal to residents, students and visitors.
Transportation
Oxford is approximately five miles east of the Indiana Border. Rt.
27 runs directly through the heart of Oxford. St. Rts. 73 and 732
also serve the area. I-275, the circle freeway around Cincinnati is
approximately 20 minutes south of Oxford.
Hospitals
Oxford is served by the McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, located
in the heart of Oxford.
Shopping
The historic Uptown District of Oxford hosts several unique
restaurants and eclectic shops. Oxford's cobblestone lined High
Street is home to shops and eateries that appeal to students and
residents alike serving basic needs like clothing and shoes, gifts,
accessories and art. Northgate Mall, containing over 100 stores, is
located approximately 20 minutes south in Colerain Township.
Recreation
Miami University's campus offers a wide range of cultural,
educational and athletic events too numerous to mention. Sports
enthusiasts have several options for recreation, including Division
I basketball, ice hockey and football. Hueston Woods State Park,
less than 5 minutes away, offers miles of scenic hiking trails,
fishing and boating on 625 acre Acton Lake, an 18 hole golf course,
naturalist programs, a nature center with a display of live animals
and much more. The Oxford Community Park blends sports fields,
walking and bike paths and natureal areas on over 113 acres. Nearby
Brookville Lake is available for fishing and boating.
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