Oakland, Brazoria County, Texas
Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
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Oakland is an unincorporated community in Brazoria County, Texas, United States.[1] The community is located to the west of Freeport.
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| Coordinates: 28°59′36″N 95°26′40″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code | 77501 |
| Area code | 979 |
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]
