Oak, Missouri

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

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