The City of Thaxton, MS
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The city of Thaxton is located in the state of Mississippi in Pontotoc County and has a population of 604 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Thaxton is Tupelo, approximately 23 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Thaxton, including Main Street Trolley, Kirk's Grill, Ecru Fish and Steak House, Sonic Drive Inn and Ecru Downtown Grill. For a larger selection of Thaxton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Thaxton Golf Courses, Museums and/or Arenas, including the Grand Oaks Resort Golf Course, Grand Oaks Golf Course, University Of Mississippi Golf Club Ole Miss, Rowan Oak and University of Mississippi Museum. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Thaxton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Thaxton:
- Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)
- University - Oxford Airport (UOX)
Thaxton, Mississippi Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Thaxton
In the month of December, Thaxton experiences an average high temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 34 degrees with an average rainfall of 6.15 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Thaxton with daytime temperatures averaging 89 degrees in the summer, and 53 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Thaxton to receive an average of 5.43 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.94 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 105 degrees in the summer and as low as -7 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Thaxton should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 73 degrees, and nighttime lows of 51.
Thaxton, Mississippi Attractions
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Bel Air Golf Course - Tupelo, The Bel Air Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Lee County Mississippi. This course is located in the city of Tupelo, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 662-841-6446.
Address: 2107 Country Club Rd, Tupelo, MS 38804
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Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site - Baldwyn, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site commemorates the Battle of Brice's Crossroads, in which the Confederate army, under Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, defeated a much larger Union force on June 10, 1864, to ultimately secure supply lines between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Grand Oaks Golf Course - Oxford, The Grand Oaks Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Lafayette County Mississippi. This course is located in the city of Oxford, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 662-232-8663.
Address: Country Club Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
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Grand Oaks Resort Golf Course - Oxford, The Grand Oaks Resort Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Lafayette County Mississippi. This course is located in the city of Oxford, . Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 601-232-8663.
Address: Lyles Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
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Meadows, The - Tupelo, The Meadows is a 9 hole public golf course in Lee County Mississippi. This course is located in the city of Tupelo, . Tee times are accepted up to 10 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 662-840-1985.
Address: 41 Sims Gin Rd, Tupelo, MS 38801
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Rowan Oak - Oxford, Rowan Oak, which is also referred to as William Faulkner House, is William Faulkner's former home in Oxford, Mississippi. It is a primitive Greek Revival house built in the 1840s by Robert Sheegog. Faulkner purchased the house when it was in disrepair in the 1930s and did much of the renovations himself. Other renovations were done in the 1950s. The house sits on 4 landscaped and twenty nine acres of largely wooded property known as Bailey's Woods.
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Tad Smith Coliseum - University of Mississippi - Oxford, C. M. "Tad" Smith Coliseum is an 9,061-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Mississippi. It is home to the University of Mississippi Rebels and Lady Rebels basketball teams. It has also hosted many concerts, one of which was The Allman Brothers w/ Gov't Mule in November 1995.
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University Of Mississippi Golf Club Ole Miss - Oxford, The University Of Mississippi Golf Club Ole Miss is an 18 hole public golf course in Lafayette County Mississippi. This course is located in the city of Oxford, . Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 662-234-4816.
Address: 147 County Rd 1056, Oxford, MS 38655
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University of Mississippi Museum - Oxford, The University of Mississippi Museum is a museum owned and operated by the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. The museum is designed to appeal to both a popular and scholarly audience, with a collection that emphasizes objects of regional interest. In addition to collections of Southern folk art, Greek and Roman antiquities, 19th century scientific instruments, and American fine art, the museum owns and operates Rowan Oak, an historic house museum that once was the dwelling of William Faulkner.
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Thaxton, Mississippi Hotels
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Thaxton, Mississippi Restaurants
This is a list of Thaxton Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Fast Foods & Carry Out and Sandwich Shops. Happy Dining!
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Thaxton Articles
Published October 24, 2011
Oxford Mississippi is a charming town to visit with fun historic sights ranging from the birthplace of Elvis to William Faulkner's home, Rowan Oak.
