Oakland
Oakland, a farming community on Farm roads 1255 and 1652 seven miles east of Canton in east central Van Zandt County, had a school by 1890. The school reached an enrollment of twenty-one in 1906. By 1939 the town had a population of twenty, two churches, and a business. By 1965 only a business, a cemetery, and scattered dwellings marked the site. A population of twenty-six was last recorded in 1974. That population was still recorded in 2000.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Diana J. Kleiner | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Oakland is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.57124580
- Longitude
- -95.75551980
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Oakland by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 2009 | Local Officials |