Landmark status sought for Shaw House
The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission will be contacting the owners of the 165-year-old Shaw house on Jackson Avenue East in hopes they will agree to allowing the city to pursue getting the house listed on the National Register of Historic Homes. (May 15, 2013, Page 1)
WV seeks Historic Places designation
Led by the Water Valley Main Street Association, downtown Water Valley is in the midst of seeking acceptance onto the National Register of Historic Places.
Last week, Mickey Howley, director of the WVMSA, expanded on the effort that he hopes will be beneficial to the city. (November 11, 2010, Page 2)
Cause for celebration: A church building stands for 150 years
This Fourth of July weekend, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church invites the citizens of Oxford and Lafayette County to attend a celebration of their 150 years in their church building located on the corner of Jackson Avenue and North 9th Street. (July 1, 2010, Page 6B)
