Oakland, Lauderdale County, Alabama facts for kids
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Oakland, Lauderdale County,
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 Oakland, Lauderdale County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Oakland, Lauderdale County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Elevation | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 124149 |
Oakland is a quiet place in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official city government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
About Oakland
Oakland is located on Waterloo Road. It sits between the larger towns of Florence and Waterloo. People often travel through Oakland when going between these two places.
For many years, Oakland had its own elementary school. This school helped educate local children until the early 1980s. Today, students attend schools in nearby communities.
Local Businesses and Services
Oakland is home to a few important local spots. The Oakland Gin is right in the middle of the community. It operates every cotton season. A cotton gin is a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds. This is an important step in processing cotton. Another gin, Vaden/Scruggs Gin, is also located in the wider Oakland area.
If you are traveling through, you can find food and fuel at Crossroads Market. The Cotton Traders also provides supplies for people passing by. Oakland also has a volunteer fire department. These brave volunteers help keep the community safe.
Where is Oakland Located?
Oakland is surrounded by several other communities in Alabama. To the east, you will find Florence. To the north is Cloverdale. If you head northwest, you will reach Waterloo.
To the northeast of Oakland is Central. Southwest of Oakland is Cherokee. If you go south, you will find Littleville. Finally, Tuscumbia is located to the southeast.
