424 Main Street
Oxford Senior Center
- The building now home to the Oxford Senior Center was constructed in 1884 and has long been a cornerstone of downtown Oxford's commercial life.
- Originally divided into two separate storefronts, it housed a general merchandise store from the 1880s through the early 1900s.
- In 1905, the left side of the building became home to the Oxford Post Office.
- During the early 20th century, the building also housed Warnock & Son furniture company, a forerunner to the well-known Warnock Furniture in Anniston, Alabama.
- Over the decades, the space was occupied by a variety of businesses that served the community, including Stewart Cleaners, Forest’s Trade Center, Worthy’s Supermarket, Oxford IGA, Emery 5 & 10, Gregg’s Supermarket, The Silver Dollar, and the Space Station Arcade.
- In 1987, the building was renovated to serve as the Oxford Senior Citizens Center.
- Since then, it has continuously provided programs, services, and a welcoming space for the city’s senior residents, preserving the building’s legacy as a vital community gathering place.