Oak Center, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Oak Center
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wabasha County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Gillford Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1155
Coordinates:44.3539°N -92.4006°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55041
Area Code:651 and 507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:654855

Oak Center is an unincorporated community in Gillford Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

The community is located between Lake City and Zumbro Falls at the junction of Wabasha County Roads 31, 75, and 82; and U.S. Highway 63. County Roads 3, 16, and 33 are also in the immediate area. Nearby places include Lake City, Zumbro Falls, Bellechester, and Mazeppa.

History

A post office was established at Oak Center in 1874, and remained in operation until 1907.[1] The community was named for a grove of oak trees near the original town site.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wabasha County . Jim Forte Postal History . 10 August 2015.
  2. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 558.