Lafayette County, Administrative county in northern Mississippi, US
Lafayette County encompasses 679 square miles of territory, including 632 square miles of land and 47 square miles of water resources.
The county was established on February 9, 1836, receiving its name from Marquis de Lafayette, a French general who supported American forces.
The University of Mississippi, situated in the county seat of Oxford, shapes regional education and influences the development of local communities.
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department maintains public order across the region, operating alongside the Oxford Police Department within city limits.
The county population exhibits a median age of 26.8 years, reflecting the substantial presence of university students in the area.
Location: Mississippi
Inception: February 9, 1836
Capital city: Oxford
Website: https://lafayettems.com/
Shares border with: Marshall County, Calhoun County, Yalobusha County, Panola County, Tate County, Union County, Pontotoc County
Website: https://lafayettems.com
GPS coordinates: 34.36000,-89.49000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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Sardis Lake
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Statue of James Meredith
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Lyceum
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Lyceum-The Circle Historic District
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Ammadelle
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Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
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University of Mississippi Power House
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Barnard Observatory
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University of Mississippi Museum
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Lafayette County Courthouse
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University of Mississippi Field Station
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Confederate Monument (Oxford)
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Kennon Observatory
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St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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Oxford Courthouse Square Historic District
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Batesville Mounds
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George Wright Young House
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Sand Spring Presbyterian Church
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Hopewell Presbyterian Church
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Civil War Earthworks at Tallahatchie Crossing
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Lucius Q. C. Lamar House
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Batesville Historic District
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North Lamar Historic District
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Wall Doxey State Park Historic District
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