Facts about the Decade of 1860s
 

1860 – Last commencement before the Civil War. Jefferson Davis makes visit to Oxford.

1862 – First wave of Union troops invade the University.

1864 – General A.J. Smith of Union troops set the Square afire.

1865 – John N. Waddel was elected chancellor of the University. The first commencement exercises following the Civil War were held.

1866 – Y.M.C.A. was organized on campus.
 

Alumni Presidents

1860-1870

Richard Wright Phipps