Oakdale, Missouri

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

History

A post office called "Oak Dale" was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The area was descriptively named.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakdale, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  3. "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.



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