Oakland, Bracken County, Kentucky facts for kids
For the incorporated city of the same name in Warren Co., see Oakland, Kentucky.
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Oakland
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 Oakland
Location in Kentucky
Oakland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bracken |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2362837 |
Oakland is a small place in Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger Bracken County area.
What's in a Name?
Oakland most likely got its name from the many oak trees that grew there. These trees were probably near where the community first started.
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