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Oxford is a small vibrant community located in southern Worcester County. Originally founded by the Huguenots in 1713, it has been home to such dignitaries as Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and Dr. Eliott P. Joslin, noted pioneer in the field of diabetes. Oxford, which is heaped with historical tradition, is home to many of the original Slater Mills, which were an integral part of the Industrial Revolution in New England.
Present-day Oxford is primarily a residential community with a small mix of industrial and commercial activity. Centered in the middle of the town is a 1,000-acre flood plain and wildlife management area. Excellent schools and strong government are the hallmarks of this typical New England town.
It is located in south central Massachusetts, bordered by Dudley and Charlton on the west, Leicester and Auburn on the north, Millbury and Sutton on the east, and Douglas and Webster on the south. Oxford is about 14 miles south of Worcester; 51 miles southwest of Boston; 37 miles northwest of Providence, Rhode Island; and 165 miles from New York City.
Narrative compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (
DHCD
).
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