Welcome to Cedar Oaks!
Built in 1859 by William Turner as his personal residence, Cedar Oaks is a Greek revival structure that has survived a tumultuous past. Molly Turner Orr, the builder’s sister, organized a fire brigade to save the house in 1864 after it was set aflame by occupying Union troops. Nearly a century later, Mary Alice Tate rallied Oxford’s women’s clubs to save it from commercial development and move it 2.2 miles to its current location. It was named Cedar Oaks because of the stately cedars and oak trees on its new site that was donated by T. E. Avent in honor of his wife. Presently, Cedar Oaks is maintained by the Historic Sites Commission and supported by Cedar Oaks Guild. It is available by reservation for private events.
 
 

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You can visit Cedar Oaks at 601 Murray St, Oxford, Mississippi 38655.
Docent led tours on Fridays 1-4pm.
The house is open for private tours, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

There is no charge for tours.
 Mailing address: PO Box 351, Oxford, MS 38655
Donations or dues accepted at cedaroaks.square.site
 
 
 
 
If you would like to rent Cedar Oaks for an event, please contact our Events Coordinator at 662-801-4590 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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