South Lamar is the city's largest mapped historic district, between the Square, University Avenue and Highway 6, in ZIP 38655 and the Oxford School District.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Sources: the City of Oxford’s historic districts map layer and Vision 2037 Comprehensive Plan (PDF), the Census Bureau’s school district boundaries, the Mississippi Department of Education’s report card, Zillow Research, Oxford-University Transit and OpenStreetMap.
South Lamar is the band of older streets between the Square and Highway 6, built along South Lamar Boulevard and University Avenue. The city maps it as the South Lamar Historic District, the largest of its three mapped historic districts, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. It sits between downtown and the Ole Miss campus.
What this means for you
- Schools: the Oxford School District, which assigns by grade: every student goes to Oxford High for grades 9 to 12. The district rated A for 2024-25.
- Home value: $417,122 in ZIP code 38655 in August 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Nearest Highway 6 interchange: South Lamar Boulevard, at the district’s south end.
Part of our Oxford neighborhoods guide.
Where it is
The city’s historic districts layer draws the South Lamar District from the south side of the Square down South Lamar Boulevard toward Highway 6. Streets inside it, from OpenStreetMap, include South Lamar Boulevard, University Avenue, the first stretch of Old Taylor Road, Pierce, Fillmore, Buchanan, Johnson, Van Buren, Tyler, Hayes, Garfield, Lincoln, Taylor and Cleveland avenues, Grant Street, Beanland Drive and South 5th through 16th streets. It is in ZIP code 38655 and in Ward 3 on the city’s current ward map.
The Vision 2037 plan uses University Avenue between 8th and 11th streets as an example of zoning that does not match the historic pattern: most of the north side is zoned Downtown Business, the northwest part Two-Unit Residential and the south side Multi-Unit Residential. It says that stretch is mostly inside the South Lamar Historic District, with its northwest corner in the Depot Historic District. The city’s interactive zoning map shows the zone for a single lot.
What the historic district means for owners
Exterior changes in South Lamar go before the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, which also reviews the North Lamar, Depot and Jefferson Madison districts. The plan lists the issues facing these older neighborhoods as affordability, fairly dense housing without nuisances, preserving historic buildings and fitting new infill to the street. Our building permits and zoning guide covers the permit steps.
Schools
The Census Bureau’s school district map puts all of South Lamar inside the Oxford School District. The district groups schools by grade, so every student attends the same building for a given grade. Central Elementary and Oxford Intermediate are each about a quarter mile from the district’s edge. Grades are from the state’s 2024-25 report card:
| School | Grades | State grade, 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Early Childhood Center, 1637 Highway 30 East | Pre-K | A |
| Bramlett Elementary, 225 Bramlett Blvd. | K-1 | A |
| Della Davidson Elementary, 209 Commonwealth Blvd. | 2-3 | A |
| Central Elementary, 409 Washington Ave. | 4-5 | A |
| Oxford Intermediate, 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | 6 | B |
| Oxford Middle, 224 Bramlett Blvd. | 7-8 | A |
| Oxford High, 101 Charger Loop | 9-12 | A |
Confirm a specific property with the Lafayette County Tax Assessor, 662-234-5562, as the district asks. More in our schools guide.
Home values
Zillow does not publish a figure for South Lamar alone. Its index for ZIP code 38655 was $417,122 in August 2026, up 3.3% from $403,970 in August 2025, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. The city’s figure was $416,262. The index is a modeled typical value for homes in the middle of the market, not a sale price. See our home prices guide.
Parks and trails
- Oxford Depot Trail, the paved path, passes within about a tenth of a mile of the district’s west edge, per OpenStreetMap.
- Bailey Woods Trail, about a fifth of a mile west, links Rowan Oak to the University Museum. Ole Miss says it is temporarily closed for bridge repairs.
- Oxford City Pool, Washington Avenue, about a quarter mile north, and Stone Park, 432 Washington Ave., across the street, from the Oxford Park Commission.
More in parks and trails and walking and biking trails.
Getting around
- Highway 6 (U.S. 278): the interchange at South Lamar Boulevard is at the district’s south end, per OpenStreetMap.
- The Square: about half a mile by road from the middle of the district.
- Memphis International Airport: about 69 miles by road, measured on the OpenStreetMap road network. That is a distance, not a drive time.
- Buses: OUT’s Red South route runs from the downtown parking garage down South Lamar, with stops including South Lamar at Mimosa, toward Baptist Memorial Hospital, according to OUT’s route page. Rides are free.
Groceries and everyday stores
From OpenStreetMap:
- G&M Pharmacy, 2159 S. Lamar Blvd., about a quarter mile south of the district
- Oxford Family Pharmacy, 2209 S. Lamar Blvd., about a third of a mile south
- Walgreens, University Avenue, about a quarter mile east
- Larson’s Cash Saver, 1936 University Ave., about a third of a mile east
Trash pickup
The city collects garbage twice a week. Look up an address on the city’s garbage route map; holiday changes are in our trash and recycling guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South Lamar Historic District in Oxford?
South of the Square. The city’s map runs along South Lamar Boulevard and takes in University Avenue, the start of Old Taylor Road and avenues including Pierce, Fillmore, Buchanan, Johnson, Van Buren and Tyler, south toward Highway 6.
What schools serve South Lamar in Oxford?
It is in the Oxford School District, which assigns schools by grade, not by neighborhood. Every student attends Oxford High, 101 Charger Loop, for grades 9 to 12; the district rated A for 2024-25.
How far is South Lamar from Ole Miss?
The district reaches University Avenue, which leads west to the university’s entrance. The Bailey Woods Trail to Rowan Oak is about a fifth of a mile west of the district’s edge.
What is the typical home value in South Lamar?
Zillow does not split Oxford by neighborhood. Its index for ZIP code 38655, which includes South Lamar, was $417,122 in August 2026, a modeled typical value, not a sale price.
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