Oxford (Pennsylvania)

Oxford is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, close to the border with Maryland.

Oxford (Pennsylvania) Halal Explorer

Oxford PA downtown - Downtown Oxford

The area was first settled by Native Americans. The first English name given to the community that would later be called Oxford was Hood's Crossing, after the local Hood's Tavern. The borough was later called Oxford Crossing and Oxford Village. Oxford was located near the half-way point on the primary street from Philadelphia to Baltimore. The owner of the stage between the two cities purchased Hood's Tavern and re-named it Oxford Hotel. It became the stopping point on the two-day trip between the two cities.

In 1833, Oxford was incorporated as a borough. Its first burgess (now called the mayor) was Thomas Alexander, who operated a general store in which the oldest public library in Pennsylvania was located. His store is thought to be the oldest building in Oxford.

The northern half of Oxford was owned by the Dickey family in the 19th century. The Dickeys included the local Presbyterian minister and the founder of the local bank, a state Representative, and local businessmen. Reverend John Miller Dickey and his wife Sarah Emlen Cresson founded Ashmun Institute in 1854 which later became Lincoln University. The family played a major role in re-routing the planned railroad connecting Philadelphia and Baltimore. Track was laid in the 1850s, and by the time of the Civil War, Oxford was a bustling community. The business neighborhood on Third Street was entirely re-built at this time, including the Oxford Hotel (1858) and Oxford Hall (1862). Oxford became known for its confectionery and Candies businesses and was the location of many manufacturing facilities.

In the late 20th century, transportation changes resulted in Oxford being located off the primary streets. A bypass was constructed for U.S. Route 1, but the major change was the construction of Interstate 95 - which shifted the bulk of the Philadelphia-Baltimore traffic away from Oxford. Nevertheless, Oxford's population has continued to grow in population with almost every census, and as of 2010, 5,077 people were counted.

Travel to Oxford (Pennsylvania)

Pine Grove Covered Bridge Wide Side View 3000px - Pine Grove Covered Bridge and the old-fashioned way to get in

Travel on a Bus in Oxford (Pennsylvania)

SCCOOT (+1 610-993-0911) is a bus service that travels from Oxford to West_Chester_(Pennsylvania) | West Chester, Monday through Friday (except holidays). SCCOOT connects to SEPTA Route 92, SEPTA Route 104 and Krapf's "A" Bus at the West Chester Transportation Center. The fare is either one-zone ($3.50) or two-zone ($4.50) (50% discount for people with disabilities) (May 2017).

By car

Oxford is about halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore — about 55 miles from Philadelphia, 1-1.25 hours' drive in good traffic, and about 60 miles from Baltimore and 1-1.5 hours' drive in good traffic. "In good traffic" is always a doubtful expression on the Eastern Corridor, though, so allow extra time.

You may choose to speed up your drive by using the I-95 toll road for part of your trip, but you will end up on the old Federal Highway 1 in the end. U.S. Highway 1|Route 1 serves the city, though it does bypass Downtown.

Get Around

Once you are in Downtown, everything there is walkable for a person of ordinary fitness in tolerable weather, although the Historic District is large enough (well over a mile from north to south and east to west) that you could consider moving the vehicle once or a few times if you would like to walk through the entire neighborhood.

What to see in Oxford (Pennsylvania)

Oxford Historic District bank PA - National Penn Building

Oxford has a large Historic District, containing the buildings listed here and various others.

• Oxford Presbyterian Church - Probably the town's single most famous sight, as the steeple can be seen a long distance away. Destroyed by fire in 1989 but since restored.

• The Oxford Town Clock 24 South 3rd Street Corner of E Locust Street - The clock is on the National Penn Bank building, now taken over by BB&T, and was restored in 2001.

• Union Fire Company No. 1 - Formerly called the Dickey Building, this is a historic and renovated building that still houses the town's fire department.

• Pine Grove Covered Bridge Route 36018 39.794, -76.045 - Pine Grove Covered Bridge Pine Grove Covered Bridge Wide Side View 3000px - ft 204 bridge over the Octoraro Creek, built in 1816 and rebuilt in 1846 and 1884.

• Oxford Memorial Park | 100 Lancaster Pike At 3rd Street Opening Hours: Daily 8AM to dusk Free admission - This park has several picnic areas, plus a picnic pavilion. It also has a playground. Street parking is available.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Oxford (Pennsylvania)

• Camp Saginaw - A summer sleepaway camp for boys and girls aged 6-18.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Oxford (Pennsylvania)

Oxford PAbank 3rd n Locust - A bank building on 3rd and Locust in Italianate style in the Oxford Historic District There are many antique shops and thrift stores in Oxford. It also has flea markets, many small shops and an art gallery.

• Eldreth Pottery - 902 Hart Road ☎ +1 717-529 6241 +1 888-811-4313 Opening Hours: Jan 2-Oct 31: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM; Nov 1-Dec 23: 9AM Monday - 5PM - This is their factory, where they produce salt-glazed handmade stoneware using traditional Pennsylvania Dutch methods. You can watch the pottery being made, and pieces are for sale in their showroom.

• Neuchatel Swiss Chocolates | 461 Limestone Road ☎ +1 610-932-2706 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 6PM; Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM; Sunday noon-4PM; additional hours by appointment - Truffles and other Chocolates items. Owner is from Switzerland.

Halal Restaurants in Oxford (Pennsylvania)

• Bellybusters Sub Shoppe - BellyBustersSub@ 2139 Old Baltimore Pike ☎ +1 610-932-5372 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Th: 11:00AM Monday - 9:00PM; F-Saturday: 11:00AM Monday - 10:00PM Subs and Cheese steaks: Small:$5.99; Large:$7.99-9.99; Bellybuster: $14.99-15.99; Wraps: $6.99 - Locally well-regarded sub shop. Eat in or take out.

• Sawmill Grill | 306 Market Street ☎ +1 610-467-1909 | Opening Hours: Daily, 11:00AM - 12:00AM - Seems to be the most mentioned American restaurant in town. Prices are gentle - for example, a 6-ounce filet of sirloin with 2 sides for $12.99, and all desserts are $5.

• Ugly Mutt Bar and Restaurant - 562 Lincoln Street ☎ +1 610-998-9000 | Opening Hours: Daily, 11:00AM - 12:00AM - This bar is known locally for having good microbrews on tap. Opinion is split on their bar food. Per their website, kids eat free every Tuesday.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Oxford (Pennsylvania)

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Octoraro Hotel | 2 South 3rd Street ☎ +1 610-932-2290 - Look for the "OTE" sign. Sports bar on ground floor.

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