Rowan Oak is a Greek Revival landmark in Oxford, Mississippi, and a filming location for The Past Is Never Dead: The Story of William Faulkner (2021). Built in 1844, it was designed by William Turner, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by University of Mississippi.
Location: 916 Old Taylor Road, Oxford, Mississippi, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Oxford
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1122, SRC-1123, SRC-1124 - Built in 1844
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1123, SRC-1124, SRC-1125, SRC-4510, SRC-4511 - Designed by William Turner
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1122, SRC-1123, SRC-1125 - Architectural style: Greek Revival
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1122, SRC-1124, SRC-1125, SRC-3888 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1122, SRC-1124, SRC-3218 - Owned by University of Mississippi
confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1122, SRC-1123, SRC-1124, SRC-4510, SRC-4511 - Appeared in The Past Is Never Dead: The Story of William Faulkner (movie, 2021)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9382, SRC-9383, SRC-9521
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1122 — National Register / National Historic Landmark Nomination Form (NPS) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1123 — Rowan Oak official site (University of Mississippi) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1124 — Rowan Oak — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1125 — The William Faulkner Society — Rowan Oak (Tier 3, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3218 — Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) — Historic Resources Inventory property record (Rowan Oak / Faulkner House) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3888 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4510 — Apps (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4511 — Rowanoak (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5093 — rowanoak.com (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5644 — Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9382 — oxfordeagle.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9383 — filmmississippi.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9521 — williamfaulknerfilm.com (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm, closed Mon. Summer (Jun-Jul) Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.
Admission: $5 per person, cash only. Free for children 12 and under and University of Mississippi students/faculty/staff and UM Museum members.
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Past Is Never Dead: The Story of William Faulkner filmed?
Rowan Oak, in Oxford, Mississippi, is a real-world filming location used for The Past Is Never Dead: The Story of William Faulkner.
Can you visit Rowan Oak?
Yes — Rowan Oak is open to the public. Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm, closed Mon. Summer (Jun-Jul) Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.. Admission: $5 per person, cash only. Free for children 12 and under and University of Mississippi students/faculty/staff and UM Museum members..
Who designed Rowan Oak?
Rowan Oak was designed by William Turner.
Where is Rowan Oak located?
Rowan Oak is located in Oxford, Mississippi.