Built by Lucius and Virginia Lamar in 1869-70, the LQC Lamar house originally sat on 30 acres. Today the remaining three acres between 616 N. 14th Street and N. 16th create a park-like setting in the heart of Oxford. An imposing likeness of L.Q.C. Lamar faces the front porch, a fitting companion to the relaxed William Faulkner outside City Hall. In 1975, the L.Q.C. Lamar House was designated a National Historic Landmark. There are two other NHLs in Oxford, MS, both also historic houses. In different categories of significance, they are Rowan Oak and Ammadelle.