Oakland Mills is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Iowa, United States.[1] The community is located along the Skunk River at the intersection of county highways W55 and H46, 3.8 miles (6.1 km) west-southwest of downtown Mount Pleasant.[2]
Oakland Mills, Iowa | |
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| Coordinates: 40°56′10″N 91°37′00″W / 40.9361397°N 91.6165510°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Henry |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 459769[1] |
History edit
Oakland Mills was once home to a school, a church, a railroad station, and a hotel, along with the two mills that gave it its name. It is now the site of Oakland Mills Park, a state-owned and county-maintained park that includes a nature center and campgrounds.[3]
Oakland Mills' population was estimated as 100 in 1940.[4]
In the 1970s, its population was estimated at 30 to 35 people.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "Oakland Mills". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Henry County, Iowa Highway and Transportation Map" (PDF). Iowa Department of Transportation. January 1, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Oakland Mills Park". My County Parks. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 308.
- ^ Eckhardt, Lois (September 16, 1973). "Oakland Mills Park Offers Rustic Charm". The Cedar Rapids Gazette. p. 6B. Retrieved February 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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