Why visit Oxford
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 18 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Oxford Historic District and Newton County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Oxford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oxford
Oxford is a city in Newton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,308 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Oxford, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Oxford Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Oxford, Georgia, USA
Newton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Orna Villa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes18
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
5176 Highway 278 Northwest, Covington
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
El Chaparro Tex-Mex Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
6193 Highway 278, Covington
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.6 mi
6112 Pavilion Way Northwest, Covington
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.5 mi
1065 Access Road Northwest, Covington
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30,16:30-21:30; Sa 16:30-22:30; Su 12:00-14:30,16:30-21:00
Royal Palace
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
4188 Highway 278 Northwest, Covington
Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-21:00
Benchwarmers Sports Grill
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
10205 Access Road Northwest, Covington
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-24:00
The Depot Sports Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
4122 Emory Street Northwest, Covington
Su 12:30-24:00, Mo-Sa 12:00-26:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.7 mi
6225 Turner Lake Road Northwest, Covington
Su-Th 10:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Bojangles'
Fast food · Chicken · 1.6 mi
5156 Highway 278 Northwest, Covington
Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa-Su 06:00-22:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay3
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History
Oxford was established as a town by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1839 as the birthplace of Oxford College of Emory University and incorporated as a city in 1914. The town was named after Oxford University, the alma mater of the founders of Oxford College. The entire town is also designated as a shrine of the United Methodist Church. Additionally, Confederate soldiers are buried in a small cemetery on the grounds of Oxford College.
Properties in Oxford listed on the National Register of Historic Places include the Oxford Historic District and the Orna Villa, a mansion, which was built in 1825, which was used as a hospital during the American Civil War.
The Dukes of Hazzard filmed a car-jump scene on the grounds of the college, and other scenes around the town.
From the History section of Oxford, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Middle Ridge Elementary School
School · 4.6 mi
11649 Covington By Pass Rd, Covington
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
School · 2.2 mi
2207 Williams St Ne, Covington
Healthcare2
Map of Oxford
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 53°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Covington Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Newton County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-01-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gwinnett County Airport - Briscoe Field (LZU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Covington 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Conyers 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Lakeview Estates 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Loganville 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Monroe 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Lithonia 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Stonecrest 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Snellville 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Redan 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- McDonough 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Allen Memorial, Haha169, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oxford city plan (1837), Edward Lloyd Thomas, Public domain
- Orna Villa, Haha169, CC BY-SA 3.0
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