Oakside, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Oakside was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1943.[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: Oakside, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  3. "Shannon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.

Coordinates: 37°06′26″N 91°39′09″W / 37.10722°N 91.65250°W / 37.10722; -91.65250


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