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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Visit Cedar Oaks Historic Home!
 
601 Murray St.
Oxford, MS 38655
 
 
Cedar Oaks is open for private tours, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Docent led tours on Fridays 1-4pm.
 
 
 
 
If you want to rent Cedar Oaks for your event call 662-801-4590 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.