Oakland, Cherokee County, Texas facts for kids
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Oakland, Texas
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 Oakland, Cherokee County, Texas
Location in Texas
Oakland, Cherokee County, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378781 |
Oakland is a small, quiet place in Cherokee County, Texas, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county. Oakland is part of the larger Tyler-Jacksonville combined statistical area.
History of Oakland
Oakland likely started as a settlement sometime after the American Civil War. This was a time when many people were moving and building new communities. In the 1930s, Oakland had a church, a small store, and a few houses scattered around.
After World War II, the store in Oakland closed down. By 1990, the community mostly consisted of the church, a cemetery, and several houses. In the year 2000, about 50 people lived in Oakland.
Where is Oakland?
Oakland is located in the middle of Cherokee County. You can find it on Farm to Market Road 347. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of a town called Rusk.
Education in Oakland
Oakland had its very own school back in 1896. At that time, 46 students were learning there. The school was still open and teaching students in the 1930s. However, after World War II, the Oakland school joined the Rusk Independent School District. This meant students from Oakland would then attend schools in the Rusk district.
