# City of Oxford

> Founded in the early 1850s, Oxford was the first city in Calhoun County to be incorporated, in 1852. The name "Oxford" was due to the presence of a narrow crossing of Chocolocco Creek that allowed farmers to ford cattle from one side of the creek to the other.

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.oxfordal.gov): Founded in the early 1850s, Oxford was the first city in Calhoun County to be incorporated, in 1852. The name "Oxford" was due to the presence of a narrow crossing of Chocolocco Creek that allowed farmers to ford cattle from one side of the creek to the other.
- [Visitor Info](https://www.oxfordal.gov/visitor-info)
- [Hotels](https://www.oxfordal.gov/visitor-info/hotels)
- [Individual Hotels](https://www.oxfordal.gov/hotels)
- [Restaurants](https://www.oxfordal.gov/visitor-info/restaurants)
- [Individual Restaurants](https://www.oxfordal.gov/restaurants)
- [Entertainment](https://www.oxfordal.gov/visitor-info/entertainment)
- [Individual Entertainments](https://www.oxfordal.gov/entertainments)
- [Transportation](https://www.oxfordal.gov/visitor-info/transportation)
- [Individual Transportation](https://www.oxfordal.gov/transportations)
- [History of Oxford](https://www.oxfordal.gov/history-of-oxford)
- [Copy of History of Oxford](https://www.oxfordal.gov/history-of-oxford/copy-of-history-of-oxford)
- [Search Results](https://www.oxfordal.gov/search)
- [Business](https://www.oxfordal.gov/business)
- [Board Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/business/board-application)
- [Municipal Codes](https://www.oxfordal.gov/business/municipal-codes)
- [Groundbreaking & Ribbon Cutting](https://www.oxfordal.gov/business/groundbreaking--ribbon-cutting)
- [Oxford Business Directory Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/business/oxford-business-directory-form)
- [Economic & Community Development](https://www.oxfordal.gov/business/economic--community-development)
- [Locate & Expand](https://www.oxfordal.gov/business/economic--community-development/locate--expand)
- [Sites & Buildings](https://www.oxfordal.gov/business/economic--community-development/sites--buildings-)
- [Starting A New Business](https://www.oxfordal.gov/business/starting-a-new-business)
- [Community](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community)
- [Public Post](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/public-post)
- [Christmas in Oxford](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/christmas-in-oxford)
- [News & Announcements](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/news-announcements)
- [Public Library](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/public-library)
- [Festival of Lights](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/festival-of-lights): Experience the magic of over 2.5 million lights at Oxford's Festival of Lights. Enjoy a drive-through light show, Santa’s Village, snow tubing, and more! Oxford, Alabama
- [Seasonal Help Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/festival-of-lights/seasonal-help-application)
- [Main Street Oxford](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street)
- [Available Commercial Property](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/available-commercial-property)
- [Dine, Shop, & Explore](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/dine-shop--explore)
- [Grants, Incentives, & Resources](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/programs)
- [Design Committee](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/design-committee)
- [Promotion Committee](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/promotion-committee)
- [Organization Committee](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/organization-committee)
- [Downtown Plaque Project](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project)
- [Landers Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/landers-building)
- [Oxford Library](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/oxford-library)
- [Oxford Performing Arts Center](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/oxford-performing-arts-center)
- [Oxford Post Office](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/oxford-post-office)
- [Walker House](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/walker-house)
- [Walker - Lynch Medical Office](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/walker-lynch)
- [Dunkin-Privett House](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/dunkin-privett-house)
- [Oxford Senior Center](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/oxford-senior-center)
- [Zaner House](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/zaner-house)
- [Oxford Baptist Church](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/oxford-baptist)
- [Service Drug Company Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/service-drug)
- [Tate Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/tate-building)
- [Dorsey Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/dorsey-building)
- [Oxford Railway Depot](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/oxford-depot)
- [Oxford Methodist Church](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/oxford-methodist)
- [Butenschon Drug Company Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/butenschon-drug-company-building)
- [Oxford Coin Laundry Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/oxford-coin-laundry)
- [Cooper Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/cooper-building)
- [Gwin Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/gwin-building)
- [Thomason Grocery Warehouse](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/thomason-grocery-warehouse)
- [Cotton Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/cotton-building)
- [Dodson Memorial Presbyterian Church](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/dodson-memorial)
- [First National Bank of Oxford](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/first-national-bank-of-oxford)
- [Gray Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/gray-building)
- [Haynes & Company Warehouse](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/haynes-warehouse)
- [Whiteside - Williams Medical Office](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/whiteside-williams-medical-office)
- [Draper Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/draper-building)
- [Oxford Cleaners](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/oxford-cleaners-)
- [Hubbard Piano Company](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/hubbard-piano-company)
- [Barry Building](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/downtown-plaque-project/barry-building)
- [East Choccolocco Street Redevelopment](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/east-choccolocco-street-redevelopment-)
- [Vendor Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/vendor-application)
- [Food Truck Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/food-truck-application)
- [Simmons Park & Gazebo Rental Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/simmons-park-gazebo-rental-form)
- [Volunteer Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/volunteer-application)
- [Historic Main Street Awards](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/historic-main-street-awards)
- [Economic Vitality Committee](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/economic-vitality-committee)
- [Events](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/events)
- [Facade Improvement Online Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/facade-improvement-online-application)
- [Sites of Interest](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/sites-of-interest)
- [Our Team](https://www.oxfordal.gov/main-street/about-us)
- [Oxford Access Blog](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/oxford-access-blog)
- [Story Template Page](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/oxford-access-blog/story-template-page)
- [Calendar](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/calendar)
- [Events](https://www.oxfordal.gov/events)
- [Cider Ridge Golf Course](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/cider-ridge-golf-course)
- [Oxford Performing Arts Center](https://www.oxfordal.gov/community/oxford-performing-arts-center)
- [Departments](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments)
- [Finance/Revenue](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/financerevenue)
- [Parks and Recreation](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation)
- [PARD Football 2024 Registration Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/pard-football-registration-form)
- [Oxford City Pool Rules, Hours, and Cooler Policy](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/oxford-city-pool-rules-hours-and-cooler-policy)
- [Athletics](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/athletics)
- [2026 PARD Girl's Softball Registration Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/pard-softball-registration-form)
- [PARD Girl Softball Registration 2025](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/pard-girl-softball-registration)
- [PARD Release Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/pard-concent-form)
- [Programs and Events](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/programs-and-events)
- [Copy of Yard Sales](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/copy-of-yard-sales)
- [Fire Department](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/fire-department)
- [Fire Station Tour Request Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/fire-department/fire-station-tour-request-form)
- [Car Seat Instillation Request Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/fire-department/car-seat-instillation-application)
- [Smoke Detector Request Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/fire-department/smoke-detector-request-form)
- [Divisions](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/fire-department/divisions)
- [Public Works](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/public-works)
- [Police Department](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/police-department)
- [Online Police Recruitment](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/police-department/online-police-recruitment-portal): Join the Oxford, AL Police Department and start your law enforcement career today. Explore job openings, submit your application online, and serve your community with pride. Apply now!
- [Building Services](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services)
- [Commercial Sub-Contractor Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/commercial-sub-contractor-form)
- [Permit Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/permit-application)
- [Planning Commission](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/planning-commission)
- [Building Codes](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/building-codes)
- [Application Appeals of Zoning Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/application-appeals-of-zoning-form)
- [Business License](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/business-license)
- [Residential Sub-Contractor Online Form](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/residential-sub-contractor-online-form)
- [Board of Adjustments](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/board-of-adjustments)
- [Demolition Permit Online Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/demolition-permit-online-application)
- [Sign Permit Online Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/sign-permit-online-application)
- [Fee Schedule](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/fee-schedule)
- [Proposed Pre-zoning & Rezoning Online Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/proposed-pre-zoning--rezoning-online-application)
- [Permit Online Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/building-services/permit-online-application)
- [City Clerk](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/city-clerk)
- [Marketing & Public Relations](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/marketing--public-relations-department)
- [Finance/Revenue-2](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/financerevenue-2): Business licenses for the City of Oxford, Alabama: 42 Public Works Drive, Oxford, AL, 36203.
- [Business License Application](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/financerevenue-2/business-license-application)
- [Tax Forms and Publications](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/financerevenue-2/tax-forms-and-publications)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/financerevenue-2/frequently-asked-questions)
- [Revenues, Taxes, and Licenses](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/financerevenue-2/revenues-taxes-and-licenses)
- [Contact Information](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/financerevenue-2/contact-information)
- [Sales Tax Code](https://www.oxfordal.gov/departments/financerevenue-2/sales-tax-code)
- [Government](https://www.oxfordal.gov/government)
- [Alton Craft](https://www.oxfordal.gov/government/alton-craft)
- [Phil Gardner](https://www.oxfordal.gov/government/phil-gardner)
- [Mike Henderson](https://www.oxfordal.gov/government/mike-henderson)
- [Charlotte Hubbard](https://www.oxfordal.gov/government/charlotte-hubbard)
- [Chris Spurlin](https://www.oxfordal.gov/government/chris-spurlin)
- [Steven Waits](https://www.oxfordal.gov/government/steven-waits)
- [Oxford Municipal History](https://www.oxfordal.gov/government/oxford-municipal-history)
- [Boards](https://www.oxfordal.gov/government/boards)
- [311](https://www.oxfordal.gov/311)
- [Contact Us](https://www.oxfordal.gov/contact-us)
- [Civil Service](https://www.oxfordal.gov/civil-service)
- [Application Corrections Officer](https://www.oxfordal.gov/civil-service/application-corrections-officer)
- [Application for Marketing and Multimedia Assistant](https://www.oxfordal.gov/civil-service/application-for--marketing-and-multimedia-assistant)
- [Copy of Application General Employment](https://www.oxfordal.gov/civil-service/copy-of-application-general-employment)
- [Application Police Officer](https://www.oxfordal.gov/civil-service/application-police-officer)
- [Application Fire Fighter](https://www.oxfordal.gov/civil-service/application-fire-fighter)
- [Application Dispatcher](https://www.oxfordal.gov/civil-service/application-dispatcher)
- [Application Human Resource Director](https://www.oxfordal.gov/civil-service/application-human-resource-director)
- [I Want To...](https://www.oxfordal.gov/i-want-to)
- [Facility and Pavilion Rentals](https://www.oxfordal.gov/i-want-to/facility-and-pavilion-rentals)
- [Municipal Court](https://www.oxfordal.gov/i-want-to/municipal-court)
- [Water Department](https://www.oxfordal.gov/i-want-to/water-department)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.oxfordal.gov/privacy-policy)

## Posts
- [Zoning Notice 2 - 1108 Friendship Rd - Payton Holdings LLC - Terry Payton](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/10/19/zoning-notice-2---1108-friendship-rd---payton-holdings-llc---terry-payton)
- [City Council Meeting 10-13-2026](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/10/14/city-council-meeting-10-13-2026)
- [Ordinance# 2026-31](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/10/14/ordinance-2026-31)
- [Ordinance# 2026-30](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/10/14/ordinance-2026-30)
- [Zoning Notice 1 - 1108 Friendship Rd - Payton Holdings LLC - Terry Payton](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/10/12/zoning-notice-1---1108-friendship-rd---payton-holdings-llc---terry-payton)
- [Oxford Fire Department Celebrates National Fire Prevention Week](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/10/09/oxford-fire-department-celebrates-national-fire-prevention-week)
- [Boot Barn opens Oxford Exchange location](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/10/09/boot-barn-opens-oxford-exchange-location)
- [City Council Agenda 10-13-2026](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/10/09/city-council-agenda-10-13-2026)
- [Walmart Supercenter celebrates renovated Oxford location](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/10/02/walmart-supercenter-celebrates-renovated-oxford-location)
- [Oxford receives books from county’s America 250 grant project](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/24/oxford-receives-books-from-countys-america-250-grant-project)
- [Oxford helps celebrate Alabama agriculture](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/22/oxford-helps-celebrate-alabama-agriculture)
- [City Council Meeting 09-22-2026](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/22/city-council-meeting)
- [OHS Jacket Media students get red carpet treatment for Rubato documentary premiere](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/18/ohs-jacket-media-students-get-red-carpet-treatment-for-rubato-documentary-premiere)
- [Zoning Notice 2 - 3985 Bynum Blvd - Chris Lindsey - Fresh Start Homes](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/18/zoning-notice-2---3985-bynum-blvd---chris-lindsey---fresh-start-homes)
- [Zoning Notice 2 - 414 and 423 Beck Rd - Jeffrey and Stephanie Hornsby](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/18/zoning-notice-2---414-and-423-beck-rd---jeffrey-and-stephanie-hornsby)
- [CREATE hosts regional hiring fair for students, adults](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/17/create-hosts-regional-hiring-fair-for-students-adults)
- [AOD Federal Credit Union goes mobile](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/16/aod-federal-credit-union-goes-mobile)
- [PARD Fall Senior Day scores a touchdown](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/14/pard-fall-senior-day-scores-a-touchdown)
- [Zoning Notice 1 - 3985 Bynum Blvd - Chris Lindsey - Fresh Start Homes](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/11/zoning-notice-1---3985-bynum-blvd---chris-lindsey---fresh-start-homes)
- [Zoning Notice 1 - 414 and 423 Beck Road - Jeffrey and Stephanie Hornsby](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/11/zoning-notice-1---414-and-423-beck-road---jeffrey-and-stephanie-hornsby)
- [Ordinance# 2026-29](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/11/ordinance-2026-29)
- [Ordinance# 2026-28](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/11/ordinance-2026-28)
- [Oxford remembers 9/11 25 years later](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/11/oxford-remembers-911-25-years-later)
- [Oxford Hosts Chamber’s Annual State of the Cities Forum](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/10/oxford-hosts-chambers-annual-state-of-the-cities-forum)
- [City Council Meeting 09-08-2026](https://www.oxfordal.gov/posts/2026/09/09/city-council-meeting-09-08-2026)