Oxford
Historical Society 2004
Colonial House Tour
September 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Abel Wheeler House just north of the Congregational Church was
the home of Samuel Pierpont Sanford, who owned the main store in Oxford
Center during the late 1800’s. He also owned large tracts of
Oxford forest land which provided lumber for the railroad construction
industry. Later, his daughter, Ruth, operated the house as a
Restaurant and Tea Room, making it an important part of Oxford’s
social scene. Along with the house, visitors may view the
barn and the old three-seater outhouse on the grounds. The house
is now owned by Terry and James Tottenham.
