Oxford Lumber Company, Incorporated, a locally owned retail outlet for hardware, lumber, and building materials was founded in 1958 by Charles W. Newman. He moved to Piedmont, Alabama from Kentucky and then to Oxford in 1958. He took his savings and began a lumber and building materials business at 4th and Barry Street in Oxford. Mr. Newman loved serving customers until he passed away in 1999. Mrs. Newman, who was a Registered Nurse, joined the business soon after. Mrs. Newman was active in the business until she passed in 2024.

Mr. Newman had a basic philosophy of putting the customers first and doing whatever it took to meet the customers needs. He put everything back into the business and increased inventory and facilities as he could. In 1966, he joined Ace Hardware. This further expanded his business. Over the years, the business has kept growing and expanding its facilities, employees, services, and product offerings.

In 1986, Oxford Lumber moved into its present facility at 1400 Barry Street- the corner of Highway 78 West and Barry Street. Oxford Lumber and Ace Hardware serves do-it-yourselfers, remodelers, builders, commercial builders and industrial accounts. Featuring a knowledgeable sales force and support staff, the customer will find most anything he needs in hardware, paint, plumbing, electrical tools, millwork, building materials, and lumber. Whether the project is a small repair, a new home, or a huge commercial project, Oxford Lumber stores can provide the materials and services.

Bill Newman, President of Oxford Lumber since his father’s death in 1999, says “I am most proud of our people here. This is a relaxed business and we have great people working here. Customers know when they come in or call, they will get the attention of the employee and they will stay with them until they are served. It is very common for our employees to be out in the parking lot carrying items to the customers cars and helping them secure their purchases for the trip home or to the job. We love serving the people of the community where our stores are located to help them find solutions to their needs. We hate to say no!”

Oxford Lumber Company, Inc. is also proud to own and operate Roanoke Ace Home Center, Talladega Ace Home Center, Jacksonville Home Center, and Lincoln Lumber. All 5 locations feature Ace Hardware as well as a full line of lumber and building materials. Oxford Lumber has an outside sales team, offers deliveries, free estimates, and many more services.

Oxford Lumber is located at 1400 Barry Street- at the corner of Highway 78 West and Barry Street.

Store hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm and on Saturday, 7:00am – 5:00pm.

The main store telephone number is 256-831-0540.