Oxford, Mississippi -
Faulkner Statue, South's Oldest Department Store
Oxford didn't like Bill Faulkner much when he was alive, but it's perfectly happy with him as a statue. The store next door -- Neilson's -- is historic, or at least old.
- Address:
- 79 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS
- Directions:
- Neilson's. Downtown, on the northwest side of the courthouse square, just south of Jackson Ave. E.
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William Faulkner Statue In Jeopardy
Oxford, MS wants to build a statue of William Faulkner out of bronze and place it facing the courthouse square to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth. But while the town, who didn't like him much when he was alive, wants to honor their native son, and attract tourists in the process, others object.... [03/22/1997] Complete News Story
Oxford, MS wants to build a statue of William Faulkner out of bronze and place it facing the courthouse square to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth. But while the town, who didn't like him much when he was alive, wants to honor their native son, and attract tourists in the process, others object.... [03/22/1997] Complete News Story
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