Oakes, since 1886

Oakes is the most populous city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Andrew Filer

140 years of Oakes

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

1886established

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