Editing Oxford, Michigan

{{Short description|Village in Michigan, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                             = Oxford, Michigan
|official_name                    = Village of Oxford
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|motto                            = "Our past guides our vision for the future." <!-- according to the Oxford Downtown Development Authority -->
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|image_caption                    = Intersection of [[M-24 (Michigan highway)|Washington]] and Burdick
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|map_caption              = Location within [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]]

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|subdivision_name                 = United States
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|subdivision_name1                = [[Michigan]]
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|subdivision_name2                = [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland]]
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|subdivision_name3                = [[Oxford Charter Township, Michigan|Oxford]]
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|government_type                  = [[Town council|Village council]]
|leader_title                     = President
|leader_name                      = Kelsey Cooke
|leader_title1                    = [[City manager|Manager]]
|leader_name1                     = Joe Madore
|leader_title2                    = [[Municipal clerk|Clerk]]
|leader_name2                     = Tere Onica
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|established_title                = Settled
|established_date                 = 1823
|established_title2               = Incorporated
|established_date2                = 1876
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|population_total         = 3492
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|timezone                         = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|EST]]
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|elevation_m                      = 322
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|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP Code|ZIP code(s)]]
|postal_code              = 48371
|area_code                = [[Area codes 248 and 947|248]] and [[Area code 810|810]]
|blank_name                       = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
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'''Oxford''' is a village in [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]].  The population was 3,436 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]].  The village is located within [[Oxford Charter Township, Michigan|Oxford Township]].<ref name=CENS>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019111423/http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-date=October 19, 2012 |url-status=live|format=PDF |title=Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing | date = September 2012|publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]| work = [[2010 United States Census]]| accessdate = August 17, 2021|page=37 Michigan}}</ref>  Located about {{convert|30|mi|km}} north of [[Detroit]], it is a northern suburb of the [[Metro Detroit]] region.

==History==
[[File:Oxford, Michigan (1922).jpg|thumb|left|Washington Street, 1922]]

During the early 19th century the northeast [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] area was largely avoided by the early [[settler]]s because it was believed to be nothing but impenetrable [[swamp]] land. The area was, at that time, nicknamed "The Barren Plains of Oxford."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pendle|first=George|date=February 8, 2016|title=How a Small Town in Michigan Became the World's Gravel Capital|url=http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/this-gritty-small-town-in-michigan-became-the-worlds-gravel-capital|access-date=December 26, 2020|website=Atlas Obscura|language=en}}</ref> It was called this primarily because of a report made in 1812 by the U.S. [[Surveyor General]] that described the area as a poor, barren, sandy land, on which scarcely any [[vegetation]] could grow with the exception of some very small scrubby oaks. It was concluded in the surveyors' report there was one [[acre]] out of one hundred that appeared to be eligible for [[Tillage|cultivation]]. Any hope for crop production was thought to be preposterous. At this point, the area was deemed worthless, and discouragement of any hope for development by forthcoming settlers was inevitable.

Purchase of public land in what is now called Oxford was in 1823 by a man named Elbridge G. Deming. Soon after, the first person to settle in Oxford was a wolf [[Animal trapping|trapper]] named Avery Brown. He made use of the land and gave some credibility to its value. It wasn't long after that the first area [[post office]] was officially established in what was then known as Demingsburgh on May 2, 1834. Five years later, the name was officially changed to Oxford on January 15, 1839.<ref>{{Cite web|title=michiganrailroads.com – Oxford, MI|url=http://www.michiganrailroads.com/stations-locations/127-oakland-county-63/1623-oxford-mi|access-date=December 26, 2020|website=www.michiganrailroads.com}}</ref> Elbridge D. Deming was the first [[postmaster]] for Oxford, as the post office was located in his [[log home]] near the intersection of M-24 and Metamora Road.

On November 30, 2021, [[2021 Oxford High School shooting|a mass shooting]] occurred at [[Oxford High School (Michigan)|Oxford High School]]. Four people were killed, and seven others were injured, including an injured teacher. School attendance was very low that day, as rumors had spread earlier that week of a shooting being about to occur. Most of the students escaped into a nearby [[Meijer]]. The suspect, a 15-year-old sophomore student,<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Suspect's parents originated from Jacksonville, Florida, arrested by Oakland County officials in connection of Oxford |url=https://www.news4jax.com/i-team/2021/12/02/i-team-suspected-michigan-school-shooters-parents-have-lived-worked-were-arrested-in-jacksonville/ |access-date=December 1, 2021 |website=News4Jax |language=en-US}}</ref> reportedly fired between 15 and 20 bullets in a chemistry room and did not resist arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moran|first=Darcie|title=Oxford High School shooting leaves 3 dead, 6 injured: Everything we know|url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2021/11/30/oxford-high-school-shooting-michigan/8812485002/|access-date=November 30, 2021|website=Detroit Free Press|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/oxford-high-school-locked-down-due-to-active-emergency-oakland-county-sheriff-on-scene|title=Oxford High School shooting: 3 students dead, 6 hurt including 1 teacher|publisher=WJBK|date=November 30, 2021|accessdate=November 30, 2021}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|1.46|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.26|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.20|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (1.37%) is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_26.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 25, 2020}}</ref>
 
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 851
|1890= 1128
|1900= 1172
|1910= 1191
|1920= 1668
|1930= 2052
|1940= 2144
|1950= 2305
|1960= 2357
|1970= 2536
|1980= 2746
|1990= 2929
|2000= 3540
|2010= 3436
|2020= 3492
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 25, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 3,436 people, 1,335 households, and 889 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2748.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,468 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1174.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 95.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 1,335 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 3,540 people, 1,402 households, and 918 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|2,873.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,476 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,198.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.23% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.59% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.28% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.51% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.05% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.66% of the population.

There were 1,402 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $53,885, and the median income for a family was $72,875. Males had a median income of $50,179 versus $29,938 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $24,811. About 3.0% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==
[[Image:parkinoxfordmichigan.JPG|thumb|Centennial Park in Downtown Oxford]]

The village center consists of shops, [[restaurant]]s, and [[tavern]]s stretching for two blocks. Local happenings such as athletic events, downtown [[fair]]s, [[scarecrow]] competitions, school [[Play (theatre)|plays]], the annual Steamback golf outing at Oxford Hills and [[concert]]s garner a large turnout throughout the year and are reported in the [[weekly newspaper]] of record since 1898, ''The Oxford Leader''.

The area's public [[High school (North America)|high school]], [[Oxford High School (Michigan)|Oxford High School]], was newly expanded in 2003–2004.

==Education==
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Oxford WIldcat.jpg|frame|right|The Oxford wildcat, mascot of both Oxford High school and Oxford Middle school]] -->
[[Image:Oxford High School December 30 2007.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Oxford High School]]

The village of Oxford is home to the school district of [[Oxford Community Schools]]. The district has nine schools which include: 
*Two high schools ([[Oxford High School (Michigan)|Oxford High School]] and Oxford Bridges High School, the latter an [[alternative school]] )
*One middle school (Oxford Middle School)
*Five elementary schools (Clear Lake, Daniel Axford, Lakeville, Leonard, and Oxford Elementary). All five elementary schools earned an A on their EducationYes! Report cards for the 2010–2011 school year.
*One adjudicated youth school (Crossroads for Youth)

The primary mascot for Oxford Schools is the Wildcat. Both the high school and the middle school have sports teams which are referred to as Oxford Wildcats. The Oxford Wildcat logo is visible around the town, prominently on one of the three water towers.

In 2009 and in 2010, Oxford Community Schools was featured as one of the "Best Schools In Michigan". Two of the elementary schools Leonard Elementary and Lakeville Elementary both won Michigan Blue Ribbon Awards, making all Oxford elementary schools Michigan Blue Ribbon Schools. In the 2010–2011 year, Oxford High School moved from the [[Flint Metro League]] to the [[Oakland Activities Association]].

==Notable people==
• [[Josh Schriver]], Republican in the House of Representatives trying to overturn the Obergfell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision which would make same sex marriage illegal.
*[[Brace Beemer]], actor who played the [[Lone Ranger]] on radio from 1941 to 1953, retired and raised thoroughbred horses on his 300-acre ranch Paint Creek Acres, until his death in 1965
*[[George H. Durand]], U.S. Representative, lived in Oxford
*[[Nathan Gerbe]], former [[NHL]] player born in Oxford
*[[Eric Ghiaciuc]], [[NFL]] player for the [[New England Patriots]], was born in Oxford on May 28, 1981  
*[[Mike Lantry]], [[NFL]] player, (University of Michigan / Dallas Cowboys)
*[[Chris Gambol]], [[NFL]] player, (University of Iowa / Indianapolis Colts)
*[[Dave Rayner]] [[NFL]] player, (Michigan State University / Indianapolis Colts)
*[[Jim Bates (American football)|Jim Bates]] (1964), [[NFL]] coach, from [[University of Tennessee]], longtime NFL defensive coach (Packers, Broncos, Dolphins and Bucs) as well as Miami's head coach for eight games in 2004
*[[Zach Line]], [[NFL]] player, played for [[Southern Methodist University]], retired from [[New Orleans Saints]] roster as a fullback, currently head coach of Oxford football varsity team{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}
*[[William R. Reed]], commissioner of the [[Big Ten Conference]] from 1961 to 1971, was born in Oxford
*[[Albert J. Campbell]], United States Representative from Montana, lived in Oxford<ref>{{cite web|url= http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=C000074|title=CAMPBELL, Albert James, (1857–1907)|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|access-date= October 14, 2012}}</ref>
*[[Ralph Gilles]], an automotive designer currently serving as Head of Design for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
*[[Josh Norris]], [[NHL]] player was born in Oxford and currently plays for the [[Buffalo Sabres]] of the [[National Hockey League]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Portal|Michigan}}
*[https://www.thevillageofoxford.org/ Village of Oxford]

{{Geographic Location
|Centre    = Oxford Village
|North     = [[Metamora Township, Michigan|Metamora Township (Lapeer County)]]
|Northeast = [[Dryden Township, Michigan|Dryden Township (Lapeer County)]]
|East      = [[Addison Township, Michigan|Addison Township]]
|Southeast = [[Oakland Township, Michigan|Oakland Township]]
|South     = [[Lake Orion, Michigan|Lake Orion Village]]
|Southwest = [[Independence Township, Michigan|Independence Township]]
|West      = [[Brandon Township, Michigan|Brandon Township]]
|Northwest = [[Hadley Township, Michigan|Hadley Township (Lapeer County)]]
}}
{{Oakland County, Michigan}}
{{Metro Detroit}}

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[[Category:Villages in Oakland County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Villages in Michigan]]
[[Category:Metro Detroit]]
[[Category:Populated places established in the 1820s]]
[[Category:1834 establishments in Michigan Territory]]