Local Legends: A revolutionary professor
Iranian immigrant Mostafa "Paul" Rejai became a respected scholar on democracy and revolution during his time as a faculty member at Miami University.
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Local Legends: The civilian hero
Philip Carter Shera, born and raised in Oxford, wasn't a member of the U.S. Navy, but he still earned high honors for service during World War II.
Local Legends: The only doc in town
Fred Fogel Shepard took care of the residents of College Corner for decades as the only medical doctor in town in the mid-1900s.
Local Legends: America’s apiculturist
Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth has a place in both Oxford history and American beekeeping history for pioneering the Langstroth hive..
Local Legends: Building walls and crashing gates
Harry Thobe was one of Oxford's most famous — and eccentric — sports fans. He's known for both his gameday antics and his prolific stonework in and around town.
Local Legends: An aptitude for excellence
John D. Millett, Miami University's 16th president and the namesake of Millett Hall, brought military and planning experience to the role.
Local Legends: A principled principal
Helen Peabody was one of the most important figures in the history of the Western College for Women.