Oakfield, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oakfield, Tennessee
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 Oakfield, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Madison |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,069 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38362
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47113 |
Oakfield is a small, unincorporated community located in Madison County, Tennessee. It's right next to the city of Jackson. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city government or mayor like a town or city does. As of 2021, about 1,069 people call Oakfield home.
A Look Back in Time
Oakfield has an interesting past, especially when it comes to trains! In the late 1800s, it became an important stop along the Illinois Central Railroad. This railroad line was a big deal for transportation back then.
The Railroad Station
Oakfield served as a station for trains about eight miles north of Jackson. This meant that both goods and people could be picked up or dropped off here.
- Freight trains carried goods and products, helping businesses move things around the country.
- Passenger trains carried people who were traveling from one place to another.
Having a train station was very important for communities like Oakfield. It connected them to bigger cities and helped them grow by making it easier to trade and travel.
