OXFORD, Miss. – A first-time visitor to Oxford, Mississippi is easily struck by the quaint charm of this town located just a one hour drive from Memphis. The central square is walled on all sides by quintessentially Southern-style, double-story, open-porch architecture that houses a wide range of eateries, gift shops, and retailers. Home to just 19,000 residents, Oxford is small, and easily prompts nostalgia for a quiet, timeless, slow-paced lifestyle – one that is further echoed by the gently rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. Read the entire story.