For Immediate Release
May 7, 2018
Alabama Historical Commission, Marketing & Public Relations Manager: Jacqulyn Kirkland, 334-230-2645 or jacqulyn.kirkland@ahc.alabama.gov
OXFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT ADDED TO ALABAMA REGISTER
Located in the heart of downtown Oxford in Calhoun County, Alabama, the Oxford Historic District was listed to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage for its association with commerce and architecture.
On February 7, 1852, the town of Oxford was incorporated. With the construction of the railroad between the years of 1859 and 1862, the town saw an increase in population and the construction of the Oxford Iron Company.
After the Civil War, Oxford boomed with a bustling economy from the cotton trade business. With an increase in population and trade, the town became the hub of the southern part of Calhoun County.
In 1869 Daniel P. Gunnells constructed the first brick mercantile building downtown at the corner of Choccolocco and Main Streets. Several years later in 1874 the Moseley Brothers built the second brick store also located on Choccolocco Street. This building currently houses the restaurant Hubbard’s Off Main.
About the Program: The Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage is a listing of buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. These properties may be of national, state, and local significance. The designation is honorary and carries no restrictions or financial incentives. The Alabama Historical Commission created the Alabama Register to provide the public with a quick and easy way to document and recognize historic places, such as houses, schools, churches, and commercial buildings that are at least 40 years old.
About the Alabama Historical Commission
Located in historic downtown Montgomery at 468 S. Perry Street, the Alabama Historical Commission is the state historic preservation agency for Alabama. The agency was created by an act of the state legislature in 1966 with a mission to protect, preserve and interpret Alabama’s historic places. AHC works to accomplish its mission through two fields of endeavor: Preservation and promotion of state-owned historic sites as public attractions; and, statewide programs to assist people, groups, towns, and cities with local preservation activities. For a complete list of programs and properties owned and operated by the AHC, hours of operation, and admission fees please visit ahc.alabama.gov
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