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Oakland, Washington

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Oakland is an unincorporated community in Mason County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

A post office called Oakland was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1889.[2] The community was named for a grove of oak trees near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakland, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 194.