Oxford Mills, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Oxford Mills, Iowa
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Iowa#USA
Pushpin Label:Oxford Mills
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Iowa
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jones
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:738
Coordinates:41.9703°N -90.96°W
Area Code:563
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:459978[1]

Oxford Mills is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Iowa, United States. Oxford Mills is located on the Wapsipinicon River, south of Oxford Junction.

History

Oxford Mills was the first settlement in Oxford Township. It was named after a gristmill built there in 1857.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Book: History of Jones County, Iowa: Past and Present, Volume 1 . S. J. Clarke Publishing Company . Corbit, Robert McClain . 1910 . 500.