Oakland, Laclede County, Missouri facts for kids

Oakland is a small place in Laclede County, Missouri. It's in the beautiful Ozarks region, which is known for its hills and forests. Oakland is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. You can find Oakland on Route B, not far from Lebanon. It is about two miles south of where Route B meets Missouri Route 32.

The Story of Oakland

How Oakland Got Its Name

Oakland was named a long time ago because of the many oak trees growing there. Imagine a beautiful group of oak trees, which is also called a grove. The first people who settled in the area saw these trees. They decided to name their new community after them.

Oakland's Old Post Office

A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. Oakland had its own post office for many years. It first opened in 1849. This was a very important place for people living in Oakland. It helped them stay in touch with others. The post office served the community for over 100 years. It finally closed its doors in 1955.