Historic Main Street Oxford

424 Main Street 

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.