Oakland (near Madison), Limestone County, Alabama facts for kids
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Oakland
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 Oakland (near Madison), Limestone County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| County | Limestone |
| Elevation | 211 m (692 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 137882 |
Oakland is a small place in Limestone County, Alabama, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city with its own local government.
Oakland is located in the eastern part of Limestone County. You can find it near Madison. It's right where Huntsville Brownsferry Road (also known as County Road 24) meets County Road 119. It's important to know there's another place also called Oakland in Limestone County, but that one is closer to Athens.
About Oakland
Where Did the Name Come From?
Oakland got its name from a natural spring nearby called the Oakland Spring. There's also a small stream, the Oakland Spring Branch, located west of the community. These natural features gave the area its unique name.
What's Oakland Like Today?
Today, Oakland is a quiet community. It has about 18 buildings in total. Three of these buildings are churches, and the rest are homes where people live.
The area around Oakland is growing. It's possible that Oakland might soon become part of the nearby cities of Madison or Huntsville. This would mean it would be included within their city limits.
