161 Years Ago, August 22, 1864: The Burning of Oxford, Mississippi 8 minutes read Civil War 161 Years Ago, August 22, 1864: The Burning of Oxford, Mississippi Newt Rayburn August 22, 2014 0 On August 22, 1864, Oxford, Mississippi was deliberately burned by the Union Army during the Civil War. Just... Read More Read more about 161 Years Ago, August 22, 1864: The Burning of Oxford, Mississippi