Oslo, Florida facts for kids
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Oslo, Florida
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 Oslo, Florida
Location in Florida
Oslo, Florida
Location in the United States
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| State | Florida |
| County | Indian River |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32962
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| Area code(s) | 772 |
Oslo is a small community located in southeastern Indian River County, Florida, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not a separate city with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Oslo is also part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a way to describe a group of towns and cities that are close together and share many connections.
Early History of Oslo
The area that became Oslo was first settled around 1883. Some of the very first pioneers in Indian River County helped establish this community. These early families included the Helseth, Gifford, and Hallstrom families.
How Oslo Got Its Name
The Helseth family played a special role in naming the community. They were the ones who decided to call the area Oslo. This name comes from the capital city of Norway, which is also called Oslo.
