Oakwood, Texas

Oakwood, Texas City Hall: 903-545-2131

Oakwood Municipal Court: 903-545-0030

Fax: 903-545-2172

http://www.cityofoakwood.tx.citygovt.org/ Cutler, W.E. Holley, Mrs.

Oakwood, or Oakwoods, as it was first called, could have ended
up in a puddle of mud. The town, located in Leon County, was
founded in 1870 one mile north by northeast of the present
location and three miles from the Trinity river. Because of the
river's frequent overflow, the town was just too muddy, although
bustling. The site was chosen by the International Railroad Co. and named Oakwoods becau

se of the quantity of post oak trees. In 1878 the New York and Texas Land Co. offered to move the
town to a sandier location. And so Oakwood was moved to its
present site--an exact duplicate of the town was constructed
including eight businesses and eight residential blocks on the
north side of the railroad tracks. Like other towns fortunate enough to be built along the iron
horse lines, Oakwood grew with the railroad. In the years
between 1879 and 1884, most of the population of Butler moved
to Oakwood. Early settlers, and there were many, included A.E. Addie Wiley, Dr. J.W. Murdock and the
Hammitt, Mays, Gills and Waldrin families. As the town grew, the Oakwood settlers recorded their first
death, in 1881, while in 1885 the first son was sent off to college. In 1884, it was reported that Methodist Church was built. A
tannery, distillery and cotton gin were operating in the late '80's,
but in 1891 disaster struck and the town was destroyed by fire. According to Mrs. Hale, "Three times, in 1891, 1908 and 1917,
the town burned to the ground." In 1922, the south side was
burned and re-built in 1923. Each time the hardy settlers re-constructed Oakwood. In 1901,
Wiley-McKenzie Bank was built. In 1912, a lighting system was
established, and citizens had a water and sewage system by
1928. Officials of the railroad town included A.T. Clark, first mayor
when the town incorporated in 1905; John Perry, first justice of
the peace; and John Perrin, postmaster. Children first attended school in Oakwood in the back room of a
blacksmith shop, and a building was constructed for classes in
1884. In 1896, children attended classes in a two-story frame
structure.

04/05/2026
03/19/2026

ALL EYES ON STATE

Good luck to Aubrey Crowder as she competes at the State Powerlifting Meet today!

Let’s go !!

03/10/2026

Oakwood ISD will host the second townhall meeting this Thursday evening, March 12, at 5:30 pm in the High School Auditorium to discuss the upcoming bond election. We would like to encourage anyone who has questions or would like additional information to please attend. Informational brochures and pamphlets will also be available. Please share and help to let people know about the upcoming election!

02/25/2026

Join us for the 2026 Oakwood Community Eggtravaganza, a festive event sponsored by the city of Oakwood, Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Oakwood Police Dept. and a number of partnering churches. Everyone is welcome to this fun-filled celebration. We eagerly anticipate your presence at this family-oriented gathering.

02/20/2026
02/12/2026

Per Commissioner Pct 3, CR 301 at Hwy 84 will be closed on Monday, February 16 :

Address

135 E Broad Street
Oakwood, TX
75855

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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