Oakport was a former city located in Washington County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The community existed as an incorporated municipality from the mid‑20th century until its dissolution in the early 1990s, when it was annexed by the neighboring city of Oakdale.
Geography
- Location: Approximately 15 mi (24 km) north‑west of downtown St. Paul, within the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area.
- Coordinates: Roughly 45°03′N 93°15′W.
- Area: Prior to annexation, the city encompassed about 1.0 square mile (2.6 km²) of primarily residential land.
History
- Incorporation: Oakport incorporated as a city in 1959 to provide local governance for a growing suburban population.
- Development: The city’s growth was driven by post‑World War II suburban expansion, with single‑family homes constructed on former farmland.
- Annexation: In 1990, residents voted to dissolve the municipal government, and the territory was annexed by Oakdale. The former city’s boundaries are now part of Oakdale’s western neighborhoods.
Demographics
- Population: The 1990 U.S. Census recorded a population of approximately 1,200 residents within Oakport’s limits.
- Housing: The housing stock consisted mainly of detached single‑family homes, with a median age of residents in the early 30s at the time of dissolution.
Government
- While incorporated, Oakport operated under a mayor‑council form of government, providing basic municipal services such as road maintenance and local zoning. Following annexation, those responsibilities were transferred to Oakdale’s city administration.
Legacy
- The name “Oakport” persists in local usage, notably in the Oakport Plaza shopping center and the Oakport Elementary School, both located within the former city’s boundaries.
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