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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Oaktown Knox County, Indiana Zip Code The Indiana state capital is Indianapolis. What would you like to know about Oaktown Statistics & Facts Location History & History-related items City Attractions Oaktown Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Oaktown Schools. Zip Codes 47561 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Oaktown is approximately 607 (2006). The approximate number of families is 288 (1990). The amount of land area in Oaktown is 0.723 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Oaktown is 0.3 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. The distance from Oaktown to Washington DC is 591 miles. The distance to the Indiana state capital is 96 miles. (as the crow flies) Oaktown is positioned 38.87 degrees north of the equator and 87.44 degrees west of the prime meridian. Oaktown elevation is 475 feet above sea level. Oaktown median income is $56,800 (2005). The Oaktown median home price is $56,800 (2005). Oaktown miscellany. Return to Index Location Oaktown location: in southwest Indiana about 42 miles from Terre Haute and about 14 miles north of Vincennes in Busseron Township. Other nearby communities include Carlisle, Bruceville, Bicknell, Edwardsport and Merom, all in Indiana and Palestine and Russellville both in Illinois. Return to Index History & History Related Items Oaktown history: George Bond Sr. And Horace B. Shepard founded the town of Oaktown, Indiana in 1854. The Evansville-Crawfordsville Railroad also was completed that year. The town was called Depot at that time because of the railroad influence. It soon changed to Oak Station and then to Oaktown. A Mister Josiah Wolfe opened the first business, a general store. By 1855, the two founders began to lay out lots and sell them. The area is known for its farming and produces great fruits, particularly melons. Here is a history page for Oaktown. Return to Index Attractions Oaktown attractions: Oaktown has a few organizations that benefit the area as a whole. The most recent one that has been established is the Greater Oaktown Organization for Development Inc. (GOOD). There are others which include Oak Village Nursing Home, Oaktown/Busseron Township Fire Department and the Oaktown Youth Foundation. These organizations work with the Town Council of Oaktown with the betterment of the community. Oaktown , in the past , has seen many businesses vanish from its area and has decided to take a stand and work towards growth and prosperity. The businesses that still exist have given a great deal to this community and have persevered. With the business owners and the individuals working together, we as one team can regain what the town itself has lost. We are dedicated to doing just that and we appreciate any help that we may receive from those that do not live in the Oaktown area. Drive through Oaktown and see for yourself what is changing with this small town. We believe you will notice that small towns can make a difference. Please stop and say "Hello" because we are friendly people and we love this town we live in. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Indiana To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.   Web www.usacitiesonline.com

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