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Oxford: US 278 at Jackson Ave

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Oxford combines the energy of a university town with the unhurried character of north Mississippi in a way that reflects its regional position. US Highway 278 follows Jackson Avenue through a developed urban corridor, carrying local and through traffic near Oxford’s central districts. The University of Mississippi, founded in 1848 and widely known as Ole Miss, gives the city much of its cultural identity; its campus lies south of the historic Courthouse Square. Oxford is also closely associated with writer William Faulkner, whose home, Rowan Oak, is preserved near the university. Wooded, gently rolling terrain around the city places Oxford firmly within Mississippi’s northern hill country.

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City Oxford

Among the cities of Mississippi, Oxford stands out for the University of Mississippi, whose campus has shaped the town since 1848. Widely known as Ole Miss, the university brings an academic rhythm, college sports and a full calendar of public arts events to this North Mississippi community. Around the Courthouse Square, bookshops, restaurants and music venues sustain a compact downtown culture. Oxford is also closely associated with Nobel Prize-winning writer William Faulkner; his former home, Rowan Oak, is preserved by the university. Set among the low, wooded hills of northern Mississippi, the city introduces the region’s literary and university traditions. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Oxford and North Mississippi.

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Region Mississippi

Mississippi occupies a broad, low-lying section of the Gulf Coastal Plain in the southeastern United States. The Mississippi River forms much of its western boundary, while the fertile Mississippi Delta lies between that river and the Yazoo River in the northwest. Forests, farmland and slow-moving waterways shape the interior; the state also meets the Gulf of Mexico along its short southern coast. Jackson, the capital, stands on the Pearl River. The Natchez Trace Parkway follows an old travel corridor, and the Delta is closely associated with the development of blues music. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Mississippi.

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Country United States

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.

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