Travel & Tourism - Oxford, Maryland
1. TENCH TILGHMAN MONUMENT - In the Oxford Cemetery the Revolutionary War hero's body lies along with that of his widow. Lt. Tench Tilghman carried the message of Cornwallis' surrender from Yorktown, VA, to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Across the cove from the cemetery may be seen Plimhimmon, home of Tench Tilghman's widow, Anna Marie Tilghman.
2. THE OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER - 200 Oxford Road. The Oxford Community Center, a pillared brick schoolhouse saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents, is a gathering place for the community for meetings, classes, lectures, dinner theater and performances by the Tred Avon Players. Rentals available to groups and individuals. 410-226-5904.
3. BACHELOR POINT HARBOR - Located at the mouth of the Tred Avon River, 9' water depth.
4. THE OXFORD LAB - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Middle Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Center all located in this area.
4A. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION: 410-226-0580.
5. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School.
6. OXFORD MUSEUM - Morris & Market Sts. Devoted to the memories and tangible mementos of Oxford, MD. Open Fri., Sat. and Sun. from 2 to 5 p.m. and other times for special groups upon arrangement.
7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 10-4 and Sat., 10-1.
8. THE BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for the officers of a Maryland Militia Academy built about 1848.
9. BARNABY HOUSE - 212 N. Morris St. Built in 1770 by sea captain Richard Barnaby, this charming house contains original pine woodwork, corner fireplaces, and an unusually lovely handmade staircase. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence)
10. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 309 N. Morris St. The huge grapevine in the front yard was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig "Sarah and Louisa." (Private residence)
11. THE ROBERT MORRIS INN - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Robert Morris was the father of Robert Morris, the "financier of the Revolution." Built about 1710, part of the original house with a beautiful staircase is contained in the beautifully restored Inn now open 7 days a week, April through November. Robert Morris, Jr. was one of the only 2 Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution.
12. THE OXFORD CUSTOM HOUSE - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Built in 1976 as Oxford's official Bicentennial project. It is a replica of the first Federal Custom House built by Jeremiah Banning, who was the first Federal Collector of Customs appointed by George Washington.
13. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931, the present building, completed in 1990, replaced the original structure.
14. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Started in 1683, this is believed to be the oldest privately operated ferry in the United States. Its first keeper was Richard Royston, whom the Talbot County Court 'pitcht upon' to run a ferry at an unusual subsidy of 2,500 pounds ob tobacco. Service has been continuous since 1836, with power supplied by sail, sculling, rowing, steam, and modern diesel engine. Many now take the ride between Oxford and Bellevue for the scenic beauty.
15. BYEBERRY - On the grounds of Cutts & Case Boatyard. It faces Town Creek and is one of the oldest houses in the area. The date of construction is unknown, but was standing in 1695. Originally, it was in the main business section and was moved to the present location about 1930. (Private residence)
16. CUTTS & CASE - 306 Tilghman St. World renowned boatyard for classic yacht design, wooden boat construction and restoration using composite structures.
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