Oak, Missouri

Oak is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Oak was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community most likely was named for the oaks at the original town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oak, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  3. "DeKalb County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 27 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°53′37″N 94°31′47″W / 39.89361°N 94.52972°W / 39.89361; -94.52972

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