Oakville, Indiana
Oakville is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Delaware County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 40°04′45″N 85°23′26″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Delaware |
Township | Monroe |
Elevation | 1,010 ft (310 m) |
ZIP code | 47302 |
FIPS code | 18-55818[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 440483 |
Geography
Oakville is located just inside the southern border of Delaware County at 40°04′45″N 85°23′26″W.
History
Oakville was originally called Pleasant Hill, and under the latter name was established in 1873.[3] The Oakville post office opened in 1876.[4]
On April 1, 1884, an F5 tornado destroyed most of Oakville, killing eight people.[5]
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village was laid out on December 30, 1873, and called Pleasant Hill.
- "Delaware County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events. St. Johnsbury, Vermont: Environmental Films. p. 628. ISBN 1-879362-03-1.
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