About Oxford

Located in northern North Carolina in Granville County, the city of Oxford has a population of about 9,000 residents. Oxford is also the county seat of Granville County. The city was first established when local legislator Samuel Benton built a plantation home, which he called Oxford, in 1761. The legislature ordered that the area around his plantation be the county seat of Granville County, but it wasn’t until 1816 that Oxford was officially incorporated. Oxford is well known for its past and current excellence in education. The city is home to major establishments including the Masonic Home for Children, Horner Military Academy, the headquarters of IDEAL Fastener Corporation, and the largest retreading plant in the world: Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions. Today, Oxford boasts a beautiful, elegantly landscaped city with wide streets, a lot of green space, and luxurious homes. Despite the industrial development that has taken place in and around the city, Oxford has made a conscious effort to preserve its charm and small town atmosphere. Oxford also offers a variety of dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities. Some of the popular attractions in the area include the Granville County Museum, Granville County Courthouse, Falls Lake, Kerr Lake, and Lake Rodgers.

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