Oakwood, LaPorte County, Indiana

Oakwood is an unincorporated community in LaPorte County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Oakwood in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[2] Oakwood contained a station on the railroad.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakwood, LaPorte County, Indiana
  2. ↑ "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  3. ↑ Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 3.

Coordinates: 41°40′42″N 86°47′11″W / 41.67833°N 86.78639°W / 41.67833; -86.78639


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