Oakland, Laclede County, Missouri facts for kids

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Oakland is an unincorporated community in Laclede County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Oakland was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1955. The community was named for a grove of oak trees near the original town site.

Municipalities and communities of Laclede County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • Auglaize
  • Eldridge
  • Franklin
  • Gasconade
  • Lebanon
  • May/Smith
  • Osage
  • Phillipsburg
  • Spring Hollow
  • Union
  • Washington
CDP
Other
unincorporated
communities
Ghost towns
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 37°38′11″N 92°33′34″W / 37.63639°N 92.55944°W / 37.63639; -92.55944


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