Map of Oxford city, Georgia

Oxford is a city in Newton County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,134. It is the location of Oxford College of Emory University.

Much of the city is part of the National Parks-designated Oxford Historic District.

Oxford city overview:
Name:	Oxford city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Georgia
County:	Newton County
Elevation:	761 ft (232 m)
Total Area:	2.18 sq mi (5.64 km²)
Land Area:	2.15 sq mi (5.58 km²)
Water Area:	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Total Population:	2,308
Population Density:	1,071.99/sq mi (413.81/km²)
ZIP code:	30054
Area code:	470/678/770
FIPS code:	1358744
GNISfeature ID:	0332587
Website:	oxfordgeorgia.org

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History

Oxford was established as a town by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1839 as the birthplace of Oxford College of Emory University and incorporated as a city in 1914.

The town was named after Oxford University, the alma mater of the founders of Oxford College. The entire town is also designated as a shrine of the United Methodist Church. Additionally, Confederate soldiers are buried in a small cemetery on the grounds of Oxford College.

Properties in Oxford listed on the National Register of Historic Places include: Oxford Historic District and the Orna Villa, a mansion, which was built in 1825, which was used as a hospital during the American Civil War.

The Dukes of Hazzard filmed a car-jump scene on the grounds of the college, and other scenes around the town.