Oxford, Ohio

Oxford is a city located in southwestern Ohio in northwestern Butler County in Oxford Township, originally called the College Township. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 21,943. It is the home of Miami University and the town was founded as a home for the school.

Related Topics:
Ohio - Butler County - Oxford Township - College Township - 2000 - Miami University

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The town was laid out by James Heaton on March 29, 1810, by the Ohio General Assembly's order of February 6, 1810. It was established in R1ET5N of the Congress Lands in the southeast quarter of Section 22, the southwest corner of Section 23, the northwest corner of Section 26, and the northeast corner of Section 27. The original town consisted of 128 lots. The town was incorporated on February 23, 1830.

Related Topics:
March 29 - 1810 - Ohio General Assembly - February 6 - Congress Lands - February 23 - 1830

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~