Oakdale, Missouri Explained

Oakdale is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called "Oak Dale" was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1905.[1] The area was descriptively named.[2]

References

39.7606°N -91.9331°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070646/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_shelby.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 26, 2016.

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