August, 1764--The first term of court was held in Granville County. Tradition says in Harrisburg, which was about a mile from the center of Oxford, about where I 85 passes by the end of Henderson Street. August 9, 1797—The title to one acre of land (which had been conveyed by Samuel Benton the the JPs of the county in 1764 for the purpose of erecting a court house building) was confirmed after the deed was lost and never registered. A deed was then executed by William Pannill to M. Hunt, Robert Reid, John Hall and others, Justices of the County. August 16, 1881—A train rolled into Oxford over the Oxford and Henderson Railroad located just north of Williamsboro Street beyond the City Hall Building. August 19, 1911—The Electric Company will give three winks at night before shutting off the current. August 21, 1888—The railroad from Oxford to Durham was completed. August 26, 1968—County Fair week began. Alex Hancock, VFW Commander, sponsoring agency of the Granville County Fair, under the direction and management of the Beverly S. Royster Post of VFW. August 28, 1952—Leggett’s Department Store opened on College Street in the former Lyon-Winston Company building after adding a basement. The company moved to this location from Hillsboro Street where it had operated since 1934. J. W. Hilbert was manager. August 31, 1886—Tremors were felt in Oxford from an earthquake which occurred in Charleston, SC. August 31, 1949—A Golden Leaf Jubilee was planned by Oxford merchants with a street parade, basket picnic, baseball game, dance and the crowning of a Jubilee Queen.
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