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- First settled by John Cooke, Sr. who set up residence near the forks of Laurel Creek and Clear Fork.
- County Seat of Wyoming County from 1850 to 1907.
- Originally named Cassville, but later renamed to Sumpterville in 1851 because another settlement was also calling itself Cassville, creating confusion for the mails.
- In 1853, the town changed names again, this time to Oceana, in honor of Chief Cornstalk's youngest daughter.
- In November 7, 1907, fire destroyed much of the town including the courthouse, jail, and a bank.