Oakside, Missouri facts for kids

Oakside is a small, unincorporated community located in western Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does.

Where is Oakside?

Oakside is found on a county road. It's very close to the line between Shannon County and Texas County, about 700 feet away. You can also find it about a quarter-mile east of Missouri Route 17. This community is located roughly five miles south of Summersville and about 7.5 miles north of Mountain View.

A Look Back: Oakside's History

The community of Oakside once had its own post office. This post office first opened its doors in 1890. It served the area for many years before finally closing in 1943. The name "Oakside" was chosen because there was a group of oak trees very close to where the community first started.