Oakland, Brazoria County, Texas

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Coordinates: 28°59′36″N95°26′40″W / 28.99333°N 95.44444°W / 28.99333; -95.44444 Coordinates: 28°59′36″N95°26′40″W / 28.99333°N 95.44444°W / 28.99333; -95.44444
CountryUnited 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]

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References

  1. "Explore - United States - Texas - Brazoria County - Oakland". The Portal to Texas History. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  2. "TSHA | Oakland, TX (Brazoria County)". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 12, 2022.