Oakley dates to 1856, and 24% of its homes were built before 1940
How Oakley began
When was Oakley founded?
Oakley dates its founding to 1856 (Wikidata). Its post office opened in 1856.
Questions about Oakley’s history
What year was Oakley founded?
In 1856, according to Wikidata. Oakley’s post office opened in 1856.
Memory lane
What the archives can’t tell you, neighbors can.
Where this page comes from
Founding dates: Wikidata, Wikipedia, the U.S. post office records of Blevins & Helbock (CC0) and the Census. Homes by year built: Census ACS 2020–24. National Register of Historic Places: National Park Service (list of May 22, 2026). Old photos, postcards and papers: Wikimedia Commons, the Library of Congress and other public archives, credited on each item’s page. Maps: U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (via Esri) and Sanborn fire-insurance maps (Library of Congress). History text and census tables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Places that used to be: USGS Geographic Names Information System (2021). How TownRatings grades history →