Rowan Oak

Located south of the town square on Old Taylor Rd, this was once the home of William Faulkner. The white clapboard house, which pre-dates the Civil War, is situated on 32 acres in a secluded cedar grove; Faulkner bought and restored Rowan Oak in 1930.

The two-story house has been preserved to look as it did at the time of Faulkner's death in 1962; the house was subsequently sold to the University of Mississippi by Faulkner's daughter. Rowan Oak and the 32 acres known as Bailey's Woods (where Faulkner played as a boy) adjoin the University Museums and the Stark Young home.

The grounds, about a 30 minute walk from the UofM campus, are open to visitors during daylilght hours; the house is open Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays and holidays. Tour groups are encouraged to arrange visits in advance.

Location: Oxford Mississippi 38655 Telephone 662-234-3284

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