The Home of William Faulkner

By Linda Tancs

Regarded as one of the most preeminent American writers of the 20th century, Nobel Prize-winning novelist William Faulkner featured his native state of Mississippi in his works. Rowan Oak in Oxford was his home from 1930 until his death in 1962 and is an essential part of any visit to the North Mississippi area. The Greek Revival house served as inspiration for much of his work and is open for visits year round. The grounds of the estate include Bailey Woods Trail, which links Rowan Oak to the museum of the University of Mississippi, which now owns and operates the estate. Stretching approximately 3,000 feet, the heavily wooded trail, a favorite of Faulkner’s, takes about 20 minutes to walk.