Oakland | |
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  Oakland  Oakland | |
| Coordinates: 28°59′36″N 95°26′40″W / 28.99333°N 95.44444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 979 |
Oakland is an unincorporated community in Brazoria County, Texas, United States.[1] The community is located to the west of Freeport.
History
Henry William Munson arrived in the area in 1828, and Oakland was the name of his plantation. The land was purchased by Munson from Stephen F. Austin,[2]
References
- ↑ "Explore - United States - Texas - Brazoria County - Oakland". The Portal to Texas History. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ↑ "TSHA | Oakland, TX (Brazoria County)". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
Municipalities and communities of Brazoria County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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