Oak Grove, Gadsden County, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oak Grove, Florida
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Unincorporated community
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Sign for Oak Grove on U.S. Route 90
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 Oak Grove, Gadsden County, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 287934 |
Oak Grove is a small place in Gadsden County, Florida, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Oak Grove Located?
Oak Grove is found in the northwestern part of Florida. It is located near the meeting point of two important roads: Memorial Blue Star Highway and Smithtown Road. If you look on a map, you'll find it northwest of another place called Mount Pleasant, Florida.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Oak Grove is a place where people live close together, but it doesn't have its own city hall or mayor. The local services, like police and fire protection, are usually provided by the county government, which is Gadsden County in this case. Many small towns and neighborhoods in the United States are unincorporated communities.
